Overview
Ferreñafe wastewater treatment plant serves Pueblo Nuevo in Lambayeque, Peru. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 104,828.
The Ferreñafe wastewater treatment plant is located in Pueblo Nuevo, within the Ferreñafe province of the Lambayeque region in Peru. It serves a population of approximately 104,828, classifying it as a large agglomeration under national standards. The plant is situated inland, away from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure. Under Peruvian regulations, wastewater treatment plants serving populations over 100,000 are expected to meet secondary treatment standards to protect public health and the environment. The plant's designed capacity is 1. The regulatory framework in Peru, overseen by the National Water Authority (ANA), sets discharge standards for such facilities. The plant discharges into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean. The Lambayeque region is characterized by arid coastal plains and relies on rivers such as the Chancay for water supply. Proper treatment is essential to prevent contamination of these water resources and to protect downstream ecosystems, including agricultural areas and coastal habitats.
Environmental context
The Ferreñafe plant discharges into local waterways that flow through the Lambayeque region, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean. The region's rivers, such as the Chancay, support irrigation for agriculture and provide habitat for aquatic species. Downstream, the coastal zone includes ecologically sensitive areas that rely on clean water for biodiversity and fisheries. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and pathogen contamination in these waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Ferreñafe wastewater treatment plant is located in Pueblo Nuevo, in the Ferreñafe province of the Lambayeque region, Peru.
The plant serves a population of approximately 104,828 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the region's water cycle.
The plant operates under Peruvian national regulations enforced by the National Water Authority (ANA), which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment facilities.
For large agglomerations in Peru, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge, in line with national water quality standards.
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