Overview
Santa Catalina wastewater treatment plant in Barranca, Lima, Peru, provides secondary treatment for approximately 5,325 people. It discharges 438.91 units of treated wastewater near the Pacific coast.
Santa Catalina is a wastewater treatment plant located in Barranca, within the Lima region of Peru. It serves a population of about 5,325 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category. The plant is situated near the Pacific coast, less than 10 kilometers from the shoreline. The facility operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Peruvian regulations for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges a daily volume of 438.91 units of treated effluent. The treated wastewater from Santa Catalina ultimately reaches the Pacific Ocean, contributing to the marine environment of the Peruvian coast. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries. Proper treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect coastal water quality.
Environmental context
Santa Catalina discharges treated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean via local drainage. The coastal waters off Barranca are part of the Humboldt Current system, which supports a rich marine ecosystem including anchoveta, seabirds, and marine mammals. Effective secondary treatment reduces organic and nutrient pollution, helping to maintain water quality in this ecologically productive area.
Frequently asked questions
Santa Catalina is located in Barranca, in the Lima region of Peru, near the Pacific coast.
The plant serves approximately 5,325 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Pacific Ocean via local drainage channels.
Santa Catalina provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for municipal wastewater in Peru.
The plant operates under Peruvian national wastewater regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for coastal discharges to protect marine water quality.
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