Overview
La Joya wastewater treatment plant in Arequipa, Peru, serves approximately 8,386 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 691.20 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
La Joya wastewater treatment plant is located in the district of La Joya, Arequipa Province, Peru. The facility serves a population of about 8,386 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as part of Peru's national wastewater management infrastructure. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which typically involve biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment is the standard for municipal plants of this scale in Peru. The plant has a reported discharge volume of 691.20 cubic meters per day, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the Quilca-Chili river basin that drains into the Pacific Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in an arid region where water resources are critical for agriculture and human consumption. Proper treatment helps prevent contamination of groundwater and surface waters in the Arequipa region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Quilca-Chili river basin, which flows through the arid coastal region of southern Peru before reaching the Pacific Ocean. The local watershed supports agricultural activities and provides water for communities downstream. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect aquatic ecosystems in this water-scarce environment.
Frequently asked questions
La Joya wastewater treatment plant is located in the district of La Joya, Arequipa Province, Peru, along Carretera La Joya near Santa Rosa and La Curva.
The plant serves approximately 8,386 residents in the La Joya area of Arequipa, Peru.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Quilca-Chili river basin, which ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean.
La Joya provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Peru's wastewater treatment plants operate under national regulations set by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation, with oversight from the National Water Authority (ANA). Plants of this scale are expected to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
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