Overview
Pichanaki 2 is a small wastewater treatment plant serving 223 people in Puerto Inca, Huánuco, Peru. It operates under Peru's national water quality regulations.
Pichanaki 2 is a small wastewater treatment plant located in the La Florida area of Puerto Inca, in the Huánuco region of Peru. Serving a population of 223, it is a minor facility within the country's decentralized wastewater infrastructure. Peru's wastewater treatment regulations are governed by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation, with oversight from the National Water Authority (ANA). For small plants like Pichanaki 2, basic treatment standards apply under the national environmental quality standards for water bodies. The plant discharges into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Ucayali River basin, a major tributary of the Amazon River. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory fish species. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems in the Amazon rainforest.
Environmental context
Pichanaki 2 discharges into local streams that flow into the Ucayali River, a major tributary of the Amazon River. The Amazon basin is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, supporting thousands of fish species and providing critical habitat for aquatic wildlife. The plant's location in the Peruvian Amazon means that even small discharges can affect downstream water quality in this sensitive ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
Pichanaki 2 is located in the La Florida area of Puerto Inca, in the Huánuco region of Peru.
Pichanaki 2 serves a population of 223 people.
Pichanaki 2 discharges into local streams that flow into the Ucayali River, a major tributary of the Amazon River.
Pichanaki 2 operates under Peru's national water quality regulations, enforced by the National Water Authority (ANA) and the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation.
Small plants in Peru often use basic treatment processes such as stabilization ponds or septic tanks, in compliance with national environmental quality standards for water bodies.
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