Overview
ETE BUQUEIRINHO is a secondary treatment plant in Itaperuçu, Paraná, Brazil, serving approximately 3,377 people. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting downstream ecosystems.
ETE BUQUEIRINHO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Cândidos area of Itaperuçu, within the Curitiba metropolitan region in Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of around 3,377 residents, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazilian regulations, such facilities are typically required to meet effluent standards set by the National Environment Council (CONAMA). The plant's discharge volume is reported at 262.70 cubic meters, indicating its operational scale. Treated effluent from the plant is released into local water bodies that drain into the broader Paraná basin, eventually reaching the Paraná River and the Río de la Plata estuary. This discharge contributes to the region's water quality management, protecting downstream aquatic habitats and supporting agricultural and urban water uses.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams within the Paraná basin, which flows into the Paraná River and ultimately the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, safeguarding downstream ecosystems from nutrient enrichment and oxygen depletion.
Frequently asked questions
ETE BUQUEIRINHO is located in the Cândidos area of Itaperuçu, within the Curitiba metropolitan region in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 3,377 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) sets effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is typical for plants of this scale to meet discharge quality requirements.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that drain into the Paraná basin, helping to protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Nearby plants