ETE FLORAI Wastewater Treatment Plant, Floraí, Paraná, Brazil

ETE FLORAI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Floraí, a small town in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 895 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this community within the Maringá region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazilian regulations, secondary treatment is appropriate for small agglomerations like Floraí, ensuring compliance with national discharge standards set by CONAMA (Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente). The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, a major hydrological system in South America. The plant's operation helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region's rivers and streams.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. The secondary treatment reduces organic pollution, helping to maintain ecological balance in the receiving waters.