Overview
ETE Coronel Sapucaia is a secondary treatment plant serving 910 people in Coronel Sapucaia, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. It discharges 58.24 units of treated wastewater, supporting local sanitation.
ETE Coronel Sapucaia is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Coronel Sapucaia, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 910 residents, making it a small-scale facility in the country's central-west region. The plant is situated on Rua Benigno Vasconcelos in the urban area of the city. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for most Brazilian municipalities under national regulations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume of 58.24 units indicates its operational scale. Brazilian wastewater facilities are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with standards aligned to CONAMA resolutions. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a key role in preventing untreated sewage from affecting downstream ecosystems, including sensitive wetlands and aquatic habitats in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The Paraná flows southward through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating impacts on downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Coronel Sapucaia is located on Rua Benigno Vasconcelos in Coronel Sapucaia, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. It serves the urban area of the municipality.
The plant serves approximately 910 residents, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility in Brazil.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows to the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for most Brazilian municipalities under federal regulations. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic pollutants.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typical to meet discharge standards and protect water resources.
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