Overview
Tucilla Zorritos wastewater treatment plant serves Pueblo Nuevo, Peru, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. It is located near the coast in the Tumbes region.
Tucilla Zorritos is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pueblo Nuevo, within the Zorritos district of Contralmirante Villar province in the Tumbes region of Peru. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,337 people, making it a small-scale facility in a coastal area near the Pacific Ocean. As a Peruvian plant, it operates under national water quality regulations and is subject to the country's environmental standards for wastewater treatment. For a facility of this size, primary or secondary treatment is typically expected to protect public health and the environment. The plant's location within 50 km of the coast means its treated effluent likely discharges into a river or stream that flows into the Pacific Ocean. This coastal watershed supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Tumbes region, a coastal area in northwestern Peru. Its treated wastewater likely enters a local watercourse that drains into the Pacific Ocean. The coastal waters here support important marine habitats, including mangroves and estuaries, which are vital for fish and bird species. Effective treatment helps maintain water quality and ecological balance in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
Tucilla Zorritos is located in Pueblo Nuevo, in the Zorritos district of Contralmirante Villar province, Tumbes region, Peru.
The plant serves approximately 3,337 people in the Pueblo Nuevo area.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows to the Pacific Ocean, given its coastal location within 50 km of the coast.
The plant operates under Peruvian national water quality and environmental regulations, which set standards for wastewater treatment to protect public health and the environment.
For small communities in Peru, primary or secondary treatment is common, often using stabilization ponds or septic systems, depending on local conditions and regulatory requirements.
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