Overview
ETE Dois Vizinhos is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 19,644 people in Dois Vizinhos, Paraná, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Dois Vizinhos is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Dois Vizinhos, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 19,644 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for the region. As part of Brazil's wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing domestic sewage for the local community. Brazil's wastewater treatment sector is regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies, which set discharge standards and treatment requirements. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent quality standards. The plant's operational details, including treatment process and capacity, are managed by the responsible municipal or state utility. The treated effluent from ETE Dois Vizinhos is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Iguaçu River basin, eventually reaching the Paraná River and the Río de la Plata estuary. This downstream network supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water resources and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local watershed within the Iguaçu River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and ultimately the Río de la Plata estuary. This system supports a variety of aquatic life and provides water for human use downstream. The region's subtropical climate and agricultural land use mean that nutrient management in treated effluent is important to prevent eutrophication in receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Dois Vizinhos is located in the city of Dois Vizinhos, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves the local urban population.
The plant serves approximately 19,644 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Iguaçu River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits, which set effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater treatment.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards, often using processes like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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