ETE GENERAL CARNEIRO - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in General Carneiro, Paraná, Brazil

ETE GENERAL CARNEIRO is a wastewater treatment plant located in General Carneiro, a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 995 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It operates within the broader water management infrastructure of the Paraná region. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which are typical for small agglomerations in Brazil. Under Brazilian regulations, secondary treatment is the standard for municipal wastewater, ensuring reduction of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 76.03 units, reflecting its scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Paraná River basin. The downstream environment includes the Iguaçu River and ultimately the Paraná River, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and biodiversity.

The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Paraná River basin. The Paraná River is one of South America's major rivers, flowing through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before emptying into the Río de la Plata estuary. The downstream environment supports a variety of aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, particularly in areas where the river forms wetlands and floodplains.