Overview
ETE Alto Paraná (ETE Água da Peroba) is a secondary treatment plant serving 7,010 people in Alto Paraná, Paraná, Brazil. It discharges 662.69 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually.
ETE Alto Paraná, also known as ETE Água da Peroba, is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Alto Paraná, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,010 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum level required by Brazilian regulations (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011) for most inland water bodies. With an annual discharge volume of 662.69 thousand cubic meters, the plant operates under the national environmental framework overseen by state environmental agencies such as Instituto Água e Terra (IAT) in Paraná. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Paraná River, which flows through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. The Paraná basin supports rich biodiversity, including migratory fish species and riparian forests. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this economically and ecologically vital watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Alto Paraná is located in the city of Alto Paraná, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It serves the local urban population.
The plant serves approximately 7,010 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory standards for inland discharge.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is typically required for inland water bodies to protect water quality and public health.
The Paraná River basin is one of South America's largest watersheds, supporting diverse ecosystems, agriculture, and hydropower. Proper treatment at plants like ETE Alto Paraná helps reduce nutrient pollution and safeguard aquatic habitats.
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