Jose Galvez Wastewater Treatment Plant, Villa María del Triunfo, Lima, Peru

Jose Galvez is a wastewater treatment plant located in Villa María del Triunfo, a district within the Lima metropolitan area, Peru. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 104,828 people, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for the region. The plant is situated in an urban setting within the Rimac River basin, which drains into the Pacific Ocean. Plants of this scale in Peru are generally required to meet secondary treatment standards under national regulations, which align with broader Latin American water quality goals. The designed capacity of 1. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Rimac River or a tributary, ultimately reaching the Pacific Ocean near Callao. This water body supports local aquatic life and is used for irrigation downstream. The Lima region faces water scarcity, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting both public health and the environment.

The plant is located in the Rimac River watershed, which flows through Lima and discharges into the Pacific Ocean at Callao. The river supports limited aquatic biodiversity due to urban runoff and water extraction, but treated effluent from plants like Jose Galvez helps reduce pollution loads. Downstream coastal waters are important for fisheries and recreation, though they face pressures from urban and industrial discharges.