Lambayeque vieja Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lambayeque, Peru

Lambayeque vieja is a wastewater treatment plant serving the city of Lambayeque in the Lambayeque region of Peru. The plant serves a population of approximately 125,793 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under typical regulatory frameworks. Its location along the Carretera Lambayeque - San José places it in a semi-arid coastal zone influenced by the Humboldt Current. As a Peruvian wastewater facility, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework overseen by the Superintendencia Nacional de Servicios de Saneamiento (SUNASS) and the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating substantial infrastructure. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Pacific Ocean via local waterways. The coastal waters off Lambayeque support diverse marine life, including important fisheries and seabird colonies. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and protect the sensitive marine ecosystem along the Peruvian coast.

The plant discharges into the Pacific Ocean via local drainage channels in the Lambayeque region. The coastal waters here are part of the Humboldt Current Large Marine Ecosystem, which supports anchoveta fisheries and seabird populations. Nutrient pollution from untreated wastewater could contribute to eutrophication and harm marine biodiversity, making effective treatment essential.