Overview
ETE Araucaria Fraiburgo is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,697 people in Fraiburgo, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It discharges 314.40 cubic meters of treated wastewater, supporting local water quality.
ETE Araucaria Fraiburgo is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Fraiburgo, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The facility serves a population of 1,697 residents, operating as a secondary treatment plant that processes an average discharge volume of 314.40 cubic meters. As a secondary treatment plant, ETE Araucaria Fraiburgo meets the standard requirements for biological treatment of organic matter, which is typical for smaller agglomerations in Brazil. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants, ensuring that treated water meets minimum environmental criteria before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the Uruguay River basin, which flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and water supply. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Uruguay River basin, which flows southward into the Rio de la Plata estuary and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is used for irrigation and drinking water. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants, helping to maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Araucaria Fraiburgo is located in Fraiburgo, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The full address is Rua Vivandério dos Santos Vale, Fraiburgo, Santa Catarina.
The plant serves a population of 1,697 people in the Fraiburgo area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that are part of the Uruguay River basin, which flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian effluent standards under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants operate under CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agency permits. Secondary treatment is standard for smaller communities, with effluent limits set to protect receiving water bodies.
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