Overview
ETE BR 277 is a secondary treatment plant serving Matelândia, Paraná, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,467 people and discharges 857.09 cubic meters daily.
ETE BR 277 is a wastewater treatment plant located along BR-277 in Matelândia, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 6,467 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Brazilian sanitation regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) for most urban wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges approximately 857.09 cubic meters of treated effluent per day. The treated wastewater from ETE BR 277 ultimately drains into the Paraná River basin, which is one of South America's major river systems. The basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
ETE BR 277 discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southern Brazil and eventually into the Río de la Plata estuary. The basin supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and is a critical water resource for agriculture and urban centers. Effective secondary treatment reduces nutrient and organic loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecological balance in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE BR 277 is located along BR-277 in Matelândia, in the state of Paraná, Brazil, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Cascavel.
The plant serves approximately 6,467 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
ETE BR 277 provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian environmental regulations for urban wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Discharge permits are typically issued by state environmental agencies like IAT (Instituto Água e Terra) in Paraná.
The treated effluent enters the Paraná River basin, a major South American watershed that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture and urban areas. Secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality.
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