Overview
ETE AGUA LIMPA JOAQUIM TAVORA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Joaquim Távora, Paraná, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 7,000 and operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE AGUA LIMPA JOAQUIM TAVORA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Joaquim Távora, a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 7,000 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the regulatory framework established by the National Water Agency (ANA) and the National Environmental Council (CONAMA). CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets discharge standards for effluents, requiring appropriate treatment to protect water quality. For small agglomerations like Joaquim Távora, secondary treatment is typically expected to reduce organic load and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paranapanema River basin, a major tributary of the Paraná River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities, agriculture, and industry. Proper treatment at this facility helps maintain the ecological health of the Paranapanema watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paranapanema River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species important for local fisheries. The region's subtropical climate and agricultural land use make nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Rodovia Governador Parigot de Souza in Joaquim Távora, a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 7,000 residents in Joaquim Távora, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Paranapanema River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and ultimately the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards, and oversight by the National Water Agency (ANA) and state environmental agencies.
For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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