Overview
ETE 2 CATINGUEIRO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Cianorte, Paraná, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 16,386 people as part of the municipal infrastructure.
ETE 2 CATINGUEIRO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cianorte, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,386 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water resources. However, under Brazilian regulations, plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent to meet effluent standards. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its discharge likely enters local watercourses that drain into the Paraná River basin. The receiving water body is not explicitly named, but the plant's location in the Paraná River basin means its treated effluent ultimately contributes to one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment at ETE 2 CATINGUEIRO helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Paraná River basin, one of the most significant hydrological systems in South America. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local stream or river that flows into the Paraná River, which eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is critical for regional water supply, agriculture, and biodiversity. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance and human uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
ETE 2 CATINGUEIRO is located in Cianorte, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It serves the municipal wastewater treatment needs of the local population.
The plant serves approximately 16,386 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under typical regulatory frameworks.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin. The plant's inland location suggests discharge into a river or stream that flows toward the Paraná River.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants. Plants of this scale are typically required to achieve secondary treatment or equivalent to protect water quality.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants serving populations around 16,000 commonly employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, to meet regulatory standards for organic matter and nutrient removal.
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