Overview
ETE AGUA DE TODOS OS SANTOS serves Loanda, Paraná, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 10,305 residents. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations for inland communities.
ETE AGUA DE TODOS OS SANTOS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Loanda, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. Serving a population of around 10,305 people, the facility is part of the municipal infrastructure for this inland community in the southern region of the country. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant's design and operation align with these national guidelines to protect public health and the environment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies 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 facility helps maintain water quality in the broader watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, a major hydrological system draining into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and provides water for agriculture and communities. Effective treatment at this facility is crucial for maintaining downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Loanda, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It serves the local community as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure.
The plant serves approximately 10,305 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which set effluent standards for inland wastewater treatment plants.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet regulatory requirements.
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