Overview
ETE AMPeRE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Ampére, Paraná, Brazil, serving approximately 8,944 people. It discharges 842.40 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
ETE AMPeRE serves the municipality of Ampére in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant provides secondary treatment for a population of about 8,944 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small urban community in the southern region of the country. As a secondary treatment facility, ETE AMPeRE meets the standard level of treatment required for municipal wastewater in Brazil, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent from ETE AMPeRE is released into local watercourses 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 at this plant helps protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters small streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, which ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and is important for regional biodiversity. Effective secondary treatment at ETE AMPeRE reduces nutrient and organic loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecological balance in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE AMPeRE is located in the municipality of Ampére, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves the local urban population.
The plant serves approximately 8,944 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Paraná River basin. The average daily discharge volume is 842.40 cubic meters.
ETE AMPeRE provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level for municipal wastewater in Brazil.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is required for most urban areas to meet water quality standards. ETE AMPeRE operates under this framework to protect local water resources.
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