Overview
ETE CANTAGALO is a secondary treatment plant serving Cantagalo, Paraná, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,772 residents with a discharge volume of 432.00 units.
ETE CANTAGALO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cantagalo, a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 2,772 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with secondary treatment being a common requirement for municipal facilities of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Paraná River basin. The plant plays a role in safeguarding downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, a major hydrological system in southern Brazil. The Paraná River ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CANTAGALO is located in Cantagalo, a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant is situated on Rua Francisco Leal dos Santos.
The plant serves approximately 2,772 residents, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
ETE CANTAGALO provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, ultimately flowing to the Río de la Plata estuary.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal environmental laws and state agencies. Secondary treatment is typical for small municipalities to meet water quality standards.
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