Overview
ETE AGUA DO BRAS is a secondary treatment plant serving Santa Fé, Paraná, Brazil. It discharges 259.20 m³/day of treated wastewater, supporting local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE AGUA DO BRAS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Fé, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,261 residents, making it a small-scale facility focused on local sanitation needs. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national environmental standards (CONAMA resolutions) and state-level agencies. For small agglomerations like Santa Fé, secondary treatment is typical and meets the required effluent quality for discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Paraná River basin, a major hydrological system in South America. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and preventing pollution in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southern Brazil and into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, safeguarding the ecological health of downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE AGUA DO BRAS is located in Santa Fé, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It serves the local municipality as part of its wastewater infrastructure.
The plant serves approximately 2,261 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility for a small agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin. The discharge volume is 259.20 m³ per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian environmental standards for small communities.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is standard and ensures compliance with discharge limits to protect water quality.
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