Overview
Tambo de Mora wastewater treatment plant serves San Antonio in Peru's Ica region. Designed capacity is 1.00 unit, serving a population of 62,897.
Tambo de Mora is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Antonio, within the Tambo de Mora district of Chincha province, Ica region, Peru. The plant serves a population of approximately 62,897 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. It is situated along the Carretera Panamericana Sur in the Cruz Verde area, near the coast of Peru. Under Peruvian regulations, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect public health and the environment. The plant operates within the national framework of Peru's environmental and water quality laws, which align with international best practices for wastewater management. The treated effluent from Tambo de Mora likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows toward the Pacific Ocean, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The region's watershed supports agricultural activities and coastal ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination of downstream waters, which are important for local fisheries and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The Tambo de Mora plant is located in the Ica region of Peru, near the Pacific coast. The treated wastewater likely flows into a local river or stream that drains into the Pacific Ocean, affecting coastal marine habitats. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries. Effective treatment helps protect these downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
Tambo de Mora is located in San Antonio, within the Tambo de Mora district of Chincha province, Ica region, Peru. Its address is Carretera Panamericana Sur, Cruz Verde, Limón, San Antonio, Tambo de Mora, Chincha, Ica.
The plant serves a population of approximately 62,897 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows toward the Pacific Ocean, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which require treatment standards to protect water quality and public health. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated.
In Peru, wastewater treatment plants serving populations around 63,000 are generally expected to provide at least secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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