Overview
Nuevo Lurin is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Manchay Bajo, Lima, Peru, serving approximately 10,500 people. It discharges 864 m³/day of treated effluent into the local watershed.
Nuevo Lurin is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Manchay Bajo, within the Lima metropolitan area of Peru. The facility serves a population of about 10,500 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is standard for communities of this size in the region. The plant treats an average of 864 cubic meters of wastewater per day. Under Peru's national water quality regulations, secondary treatment ensures removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The facility is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, reducing direct marine impact. Treated effluent from Nuevo Lurin flows into the local drainage network, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean via the Rimac River basin. The downstream environment supports aquatic life and is influenced by urban runoff from the Lima area. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this semi-arid coastal region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rimac River basin, which drains from the Andes to the Pacific Ocean near Lima. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a critical water source for the capital region. Downstream ecosystems face pressures from urbanization, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance and preventing eutrophication in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
Nuevo Lurin is located in Manchay Bajo, a district within the Lima province of Peru. The plant's address is Avenida Victor Malásquez, Santa Rosa de Manchay, in the Pachacámac area.
The plant serves approximately 10,483 people in the Manchay Bajo area, which is part of the greater Lima metropolitan region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which flows into the Rimac River basin and eventually reaches the Pacific Ocean. The discharge volume is about 864 cubic meters per day.
Nuevo Lurin provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This level meets typical standards for communities of this size in Peru.
Peru's national water quality standards require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water bodies. Plants like Nuevo Lurin must comply with discharge limits set by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation.
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