Overview
ETE Carumbei is a wastewater treatment plant in Guaíra, Paraná, Brazil, serving a population of approximately 17,606. It is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Carumbei is a wastewater treatment plant located in Guaíra, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. The facility serves a population of about 17,606, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. As part of the municipal infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from the local community. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets discharge limits for organic matter and nutrients. The facility's compliance with these standards ensures protection of receiving water bodies. The plant discharges into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment at ETE Carumbei helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Paraná River, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. The Paraná River basin supports extensive biodiversity, including migratory fish species and riparian forests. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain the ecological health of this major South American river system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Carumbei is located in Guaíra, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves the local community as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure.
The plant serves approximately 17,606 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory frameworks.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows into the Paraná River basin. The discharge ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. This regulation mandates secondary treatment and limits on pollutants to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required. Common processes include activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors, depending on local conditions and regulatory requirements.
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