Overview
Monsefu wastewater treatment plant serves Monsefú, Lambayeque, Peru. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 62,897.
The Monsefu wastewater treatment plant is located in Monsefú, a city in the Lambayeque region of northwestern Peru. The plant serves a population of approximately 62,897 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Peruvian wastewater regulations. It is situated in a coastal desert climate, near the Pacific Ocean. The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity of 1.00 suggests the plant is sized to handle the current population load. Regulatory oversight is provided by Peru's National Water Authority (ANA) and the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Pacific Ocean. The region's watershed supports agricultural activities and coastal ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and marine habitats along the Peruvian coast.
Environmental context
The Monsefu plant is located in the Lambayeque region, part of the Pacific coastal watershed. Treated wastewater likely flows into the Chancay River or nearby streams, which drain into the Pacific Ocean. The downstream environment includes coastal wetlands and marine ecosystems that support diverse aquatic life and fisheries. Protecting these waters from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for both ecological health and local communities that rely on fishing and agriculture.
Frequently asked questions
The Monsefu wastewater treatment plant is located in Monsefú, a city in the Lambayeque region of northwestern Peru, near the Pacific coast.
The Monsefu plant serves a population of approximately 62,897 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Peruvian wastewater regulations.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Pacific Ocean, such as the Chancay River or nearby streams.
The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, enforced by the National Water Authority (ANA) and the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation, which mandate secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Peru, typical treatment includes secondary biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, followed by disinfection, to meet national effluent standards for discharge into surface waters.
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