Overview
ETE Alambary is a wastewater treatment plant serving Cambará, Paraná, Brazil. It handles a population of 22,395 and operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Alambary is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Cambará, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 22,395 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian sanitation infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Sanitation Plan (Plansab). For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant's operational details and treatment processes are managed by the local sanitation authority, ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental regulations. The treated effluent from ETE Alambary 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 ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Paraná River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paranapanema River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and is ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading from wastewater. Proper treatment is essential to maintain water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Alambary is located in Cambará, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It serves the municipal wastewater needs of the local population.
The plant serves approximately 22,395 people, classifying it as a medium-sized wastewater treatment facility under Brazilian sanitation standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paranapanema River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually the Río de la Plata.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards, and the National Sanitation Plan (Plansab) that guides wastewater treatment infrastructure.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal effluent standards, often using biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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