Overview
ETE AREIAL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Porto Amazonas, Paraná, Brazil. It discharges approximately 589 m³/day of treated effluent, supporting local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE AREIAL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Porto Amazonas, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,126 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this community in the southern region of the country. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required for urban wastewater in Brazil under national regulations. The plant's discharge volume of about 589 m³/day indicates it is sized for a small agglomeration. Brazilian environmental legislation, such as CONAMA resolutions, sets effluent quality standards for such facilities. The treated effluent from ETE AREIAL is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Iguaçu River basin, a major watershed in Paraná. This river system flows westward to the Iguaçu Falls and eventually joins the Paraná River, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water resources for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Iguaçu River basin, which drains a large portion of Paraná state. The Iguaçu River is known for its biodiversity and the iconic Iguaçu Falls. Downstream, the river flows into the Paraná River, one of South America's major waterways, supporting riparian habitats and migratory fish species. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for ecological health and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
ETE AREIAL is located in Porto Amazonas, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant is situated in the southern region of the country, within the Iguaçu River basin.
The plant serves approximately 2,126 residents of Porto Amazonas, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Iguaçu River basin. The discharge volume is about 589 m³ per day.
ETE AREIAL provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for urban wastewater in Brazil. This level typically removes organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For small agglomerations like Porto Amazonas, secondary treatment is typical, and plants must meet effluent quality standards to protect receiving water bodies.
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