Overview
Quilmaná wastewater treatment plant in Lima, Peru provides secondary treatment. Located near the coast, it serves the community of Quilmaná under Peru's national wastewater regulations.
The Quilmaná wastewater treatment plant is located in the district of Quilmaná, within the Cañete province of the Lima region, Peru. It serves the local population as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard level for many municipal facilities in the region. Peru's wastewater treatment regulations are governed by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation, with oversight from the National Water Authority (ANA). Plants of this scale are typically required to meet effluent standards for discharge into water bodies. Secondary treatment involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant is situated within 10 km of the Pacific coast, meaning its treated effluent likely discharges into a coastal water body or river that flows to the ocean. The receiving environment supports marine and coastal ecosystems, and proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and aquatic life in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated wastewater likely discharges into a river or stream within the Cañete River basin, which flows into the Pacific Ocean. The coastal waters off Lima support diverse marine life, including fisheries and seabird populations. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding the ecological health of the downstream coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Quilmaná wastewater treatment plant is located in the district of Quilmaná, Cañete province, Lima region, Peru. Its address is San Juan de Ihuanco, Quilmaná.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater before discharge.
The plant is located within 10 km of the Pacific coast, so its treated effluent likely discharges into a nearby river or directly into coastal waters, eventually reaching the ocean.
Peru's wastewater treatment is regulated by the Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation and the National Water Authority (ANA). Plants must comply with effluent standards under national environmental laws.
For smaller communities in Peru, secondary treatment is common. This level of treatment meets basic standards for protecting water quality in receiving water bodies.
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