Overview
Tupac Amaru Inca wastewater treatment plant serves San Andrés, Peru, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population of 31,448. It is located within 50 km of the coast in the Ica region.
Tupac Amaru Inca is a wastewater treatment plant located in Villa Los Angeles, San Andrés, in the Pisco province of the Ica region, Peru. The plant serves a population of approximately 31,448 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar units). It is situated within 50 km of the Pacific coast, indicating a coastal influence on its operations. The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which are aligned with general Latin American standards. For a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration like San Andrés, secondary treatment is typically expected to protect public health and the environment. The plant's capacity suggests it is designed to handle the community's wastewater load. The plant's discharge likely flows into the Pacific Ocean via local watercourses or drainage systems, given its proximity to the coast. The Ica region is characterized by arid to semi-arid conditions, and the Paracas National Reserve, a protected coastal area, lies nearby. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient and pathogen pollution that could affect marine ecosystems and local fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the Pacific coast in the Ica region, an area with arid climate and significant agricultural activity. Treated wastewater likely discharges into the Paracas Bay or nearby coastal waters, which are part of the Humboldt Current Large Marine Ecosystem. This area supports diverse marine life, including seabirds, sea lions, and fish, and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading and pollution. The Paracas National Reserve, a protected area, is nearby and relies on clean water for its ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Villa Los Angeles, San Andrés, in the Pisco province of the Ica region, Peru.
The plant serves approximately 31,448 people in the San Andrés area.
Given its proximity to the Pacific coast (within 50 km), the plant likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Pacific Ocean, possibly into Paracas Bay.
The plant operates under Peru's national wastewater regulations, which set standards for effluent quality and treatment levels. For a plant serving over 30,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to protect coastal ecosystems.
In Peru, wastewater treatment plants serving medium-sized agglomerations (10,000-100,000 people) generally employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet national discharge standards.
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