Overview
ETE AGUA DE TUNEIRAS is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 1,444 people in Tuneiras do Oeste, Paraná, Brazil. It discharges treated effluent into local water bodies, supporting downstream ecosystems.
ETE AGUA DE TUNEIRAS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tuneiras do Oeste, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,444 residents, placing it in the small-agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. It operates as part of the regional sanitation infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for urban wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other national regulations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume of 114.91 units indicates consistent operation. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is vital for agriculture, industry, and drinking water supplies. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the Paraná River and its tributaries, which ultimately flow into the Río de la Plata estuary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which drains a vast area of southern Brazil and flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species that migrate through the basin. The secondary treatment provided by the plant helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE AGUA DE TUNEIRAS is located in Tuneiras do Oeste, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves the local municipality as part of its wastewater management infrastructure.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,444 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility under Brazilian regulatory standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin. The plant's secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants before release.
The plant helps protect the water quality of the Paraná River basin, which includes tributaries that flow through Paraná state. This basin is ecologically important and supports regional biodiversity.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment. For small agglomerations like Tuneiras do Oeste, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies.
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