Overview
ETE Congonhas Ponta Grossa is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 11,860 people in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations for wastewater management.
ETE Congonhas Ponta Grossa is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Boa Vista neighborhood of Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 11,860 residents, categorizing it as a small to medium-sized treatment facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE Congonhas Ponta Grossa is subject to the national regulatory framework established by CONAMA (National Environment Council) resolutions, particularly Resolution 430/2011 which sets effluent discharge standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Rio de la Plata estuary. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for both ecological balance and downstream water quality. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect these water resources from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southern Brazil and into the Rio de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports important aquatic habitats and is a key water resource for the region. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects downstream ecosystems, including sensitive floodplain areas and wetlands that provide critical ecological services.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Congonhas Ponta Grossa is located in the Boa Vista neighborhood of Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil, at Rua Luiz Otávio Viana de Holleben, Jardim Califórnia I.
The plant serves approximately 11,860 people, making it a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants nationwide.
For small to medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet CONAMA standards, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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