Overview
ETE CAMBARA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Jandaia do Sul, Paraná, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,133 residents in the southern region of the country.
ETE CAMBARA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vila Operária, Jandaia do Sul, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,133 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set standards for effluent quality and water resource protection. Plants of this scale in Brazil typically employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet discharge standards. The regulatory framework, including CONAMA resolutions, mandates appropriate treatment levels to protect receiving water bodies and public health. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture, industry, and communities downstream. Proper treatment at ETE CAMBARA helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
ETE CAMBARA discharges into local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, which ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. The Paraná basin supports rich biodiversity, including migratory fish species and riparian forests. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream aquatic habitats in this extensive river system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CAMBARA is located in Vila Operária, Jandaia do Sul, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It serves the local municipality and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 9,133 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility in Brazil.
Treated effluent from ETE CAMBARA is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
ETE CAMBARA operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards and require appropriate treatment to protect water resources.
Plants of this scale in Brazil commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, aerated lagoons, or stabilization ponds to meet national discharge standards.
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