Overview
ETE 2 BIGUACU is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Apucarana, Paraná, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 41,827 residents in the southern region of the country.
ETE 2 BIGUACU is a wastewater treatment plant located in Apucarana, within the state of Paraná in southern Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 41,827 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for the region. As a Brazilian treatment plant, it operates under the national environmental regulations set by CONAMA (Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente) and is subject to state-level licensing by the Instituto Água e Terra do Paraná. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards for discharge into receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for regional agriculture and drinking water. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ETE 2 BIGUACU is located in Apucarana, in the state of Paraná, southern Brazil. The plant serves the municipal wastewater needs of the city.
The plant serves approximately 41,827 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal standards set by CONAMA and is licensed by the state environmental agency Instituto Água e Terra do Paraná. These regulations mandate treatment levels to protect water quality.
For a medium-sized agglomeration in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge, in line with CONAMA Resolution 430/2011.
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