Overview
ETE CIC XISTO serves the Curitiba metropolitan region in Paraná, Brazil, with a population of approximately 230,000. The plant is part of Brazil's wastewater infrastructure, operating under national regulations.
ETE CIC XISTO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Tatuquara neighborhood of Curitiba, within the Região Metropolitana de Curitiba in Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 229,661 people, making it a significant facility in the region's sanitation network. Brazil's wastewater treatment plants are regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the Ministry of Cities, with standards for effluent quality and treatment levels. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water resources. It operates under the framework of Brazil's sanitation policies. The treated effluent from ETE CIC XISTO likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Iguaçu River basin, which flows through Paraná and eventually into the Paraná River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Iguaçu River basin, a major watershed in southern Brazil. The Iguaçu River flows westward to join the Paraná River, forming part of the La Plata Basin. This region supports rich biodiversity, including Atlantic Forest remnants and aquatic species. Proper wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CIC XISTO is located in the Tatuquara neighborhood of Curitiba, within the Região Metropolitana de Curitiba, in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 229,661 people in the Curitiba metropolitan region.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Iguaçu River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and ultimately the La Plata Basin.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations set by CONAMA and the Ministry of Cities, which establish effluent quality standards and treatment requirements for wastewater plants.
For agglomerations of this size, Brazilian regulations typically require at least secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, protecting receiving water bodies.
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