Overview
ETE 3 Barra Nova is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Apucarana, Paraná, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 25,316 people under Brazil's national environmental regulations.
ETE 3 Barra Nova is a wastewater treatment plant located in Apucarana, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. The facility serves a population of about 25,316 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates within the broader context of Brazil's water resources management. As a plant serving a medium-sized population, ETE 3 Barra Nova is expected to comply with Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level licensing requirements. These frameworks typically mandate secondary treatment or equivalent for municipal wastewater to protect receiving water bodies. Its scale suggests it plays a key role in local sanitation infrastructure. The treated effluent from ETE 3 Barra Nova is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture, industry, and communities downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of the Paraná watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into tributaries of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient enrichment. Effective wastewater treatment at ETE 3 Barra Nova helps mitigate eutrophication risks and protects downstream water quality in this important South American basin.
Frequently asked questions
ETE 3 Barra Nova is located in Apucarana, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant's address is Rua Jurandyr Palharini, Apucarana, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Apucarana.
The plant serves approximately 25,316 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility in the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Paraná River basin. The plant's discharge ultimately contributes to the Paraná watershed.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from Paraná's environmental agency. These require adequate treatment to protect water quality in the Paraná River basin.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds. It must meet effluent standards set by environmental authorities.
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