Overview
ETE Atuba Sul is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, serving approximately 35,000 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Atuba Sul is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Cajuru district of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 35,000 residents, contributing to the city's sanitation infrastructure. Curitiba is known for its urban planning and environmental initiatives, and this plant supports the region's wastewater management. Brazil's wastewater treatment facilities are regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. For plants serving medium-sized agglomerations like this one, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but it operates within the framework of Paraná's environmental licensing system. The treated effluent from ETE Atuba Sul is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Iguaçu River basin. The Iguaçu River flows through Paraná and into the Iguaçu Falls region, eventually joining the Paraná River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Iguaçu River basin, which flows through the Atlantic Forest biome and ultimately reaches the Paraná River. This watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing water for downstream communities. The region's subtropical climate and urban runoff from Curitiba add to the treatment challenges, making effective wastewater management critical for protecting water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Atuba Sul is located in the Cajuru district of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, at Rua Desembargador Henrique Chesneau Lenz César.
The plant serves approximately 35,348 people in the Curitiba metropolitan area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Iguaçu River basin, which ultimately drains into the Paraná River.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits from Paraná, which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet organic matter and nutrient removal standards before discharge.
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