Overview
ETE AGUA DO PALMITO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Ubiratã, Paraná, Brazil, serving approximately 6,200 people. It discharges 280.80 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
ETE AGUA DO PALMITO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ubiratã, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 6,211 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment aligns with Brazilian regulatory standards for wastewater facilities of this size. The plant discharges approximately 280.80 cubic meters of treated effluent daily. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that 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 helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains to the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and riparian habitats. Effective secondary treatment reduces organic pollution and nutrient loading, helping to maintain the ecological health of downstream water bodies and the estuary.
Frequently asked questions
ETE AGUA DO PALMITO is located in Ubiratã, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves the local municipality.
The plant serves approximately 6,211 residents, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility for the community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin. The discharge volume is about 280.80 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. This is typical for small to medium-sized plants in Brazil.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is required for most urban plants to meet discharge standards and protect water quality in receiving bodies.
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