Overview
Salaverry wastewater treatment plant serves 25,616 people in La Libertad, Peru. Located near the coast, it operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations.
The Salaverry wastewater treatment plant is located in the district of Salaverry, in the La Libertad region of Peru, near the city of Trujillo. It serves a population of approximately 25,616 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. The plant is situated along Avenida de La Marina in the Alto Salaverry area, close to the Pacific coast. The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban agglomerations of this scale. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating the plant's intended throughput. As a coastal facility, it must meet stringent discharge standards to protect marine environments. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Pacific Ocean, as it lies within 50 km of the coast. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are part of the Humboldt Current system, a productive upwelling ecosystem. The plant plays a key role in preventing untreated sewage from reaching the ocean, thereby safeguarding coastal water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The Salaverry plant discharges into the Pacific Ocean, which is part of the Humboldt Current Large Marine Ecosystem. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting rich biodiversity including anchoveta, seabirds, and marine mammals. The plant's location near the coast means that proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the marine environment from eutrophication and pathogen contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The Salaverry wastewater treatment plant is located in the district of Salaverry, in the La Libertad region of Peru, near the city of Trujillo. Its address is Avenida de La Marina, Alto Salaverry, Miramar, Salaverry.
The Salaverry wastewater treatment plant serves a population of approximately 25,616 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region.
The Salaverry plant discharges treated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, as it is located within 50 km of the coast. The discharge is regulated under Peru's national wastewater standards to protect marine water quality.
The Salaverry plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which set effluent standards for treatment plants. These regulations align with international guidelines for coastal discharges to protect the marine environment.
In Peru, wastewater treatment plants serving populations around 25,000 typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds. This level of treatment is required to meet national discharge standards, especially for coastal plants.
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