Huascar sin Parque 26 Wastewater Treatment Plant, Villa El Salvador, Lima, Peru

Huascar sin Parque 26 is a wastewater treatment plant situated in Villa El Salvador, a district of Lima, Peru. The plant serves a population of 178,207, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Peruvian and international standards. Its location in the Lima metropolitan area places it within a densely populated urban region with significant industrial activity. Plants of this scale in Peru typically operate under the national regulatory framework overseen by the Superintendencia Nacional de Servicios de Saneamiento (SUNASS). For large agglomerations, secondary treatment is generally required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is noted as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified, indicating a need for further data verification. The plant's proximity to the Pacific Ocean (within 50 km) means its treated effluent likely discharges into coastal waters via the local drainage network. This discharge can affect marine ecosystems along the Lima coastline, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries. The plant plays a critical role in managing wastewater from a significant urban population, helping to mitigate pollution in the region's coastal environment.

The plant's treated effluent likely enters the Pacific Ocean via local streams or drainage channels in the Lima coastal plain. This coastal area supports marine biodiversity, including fish and invertebrate species important for local fisheries. The discharge contributes to nutrient and pollutant loads in the ocean, potentially affecting water quality and ecosystem health. Proper treatment is essential to minimize impacts on this sensitive coastal environment.