Overview
ETE IMBAU is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 244 people in Imbaú, Paraná, Brazil. It discharges 259.20 units of treated effluent into the local watershed.
ETE IMBAU is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Imbaú, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 244 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Telêmaco Borba. As a secondary treatment plant, ETE IMBAU provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standard requirements for wastewater treatment in Brazil. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, set effluent quality standards for discharges into water bodies, and secondary treatment is typically sufficient for small communities to comply with these limits. The treated effluent from ETE IMBAU is discharged into a local watercourse, which eventually drains into the Tibagi River basin, a major tributary of the Paranapanema River. This river system flows into the Paraná River and ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant's operation helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small stream that is part of the Tibagi River basin, which flows through Paraná state. The Tibagi River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for water supply and recreation. Downstream, the Paranapanema River feeds into the Paraná River, one of South America's major waterways, which empties into the Río de la Plata. Protecting water quality in this basin is important for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local communities.
Frequently asked questions
ETE IMBAU is located in Imbaú, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant's address is along Estrada 222 até Areia Preta, in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Telêmaco Borba.
ETE IMBAU serves a population of 244 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility suitable for a rural or small-town community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that is part of the Tibagi River basin. The final destination of the water is the Río de la Plata via the Paranapanema and Paraná rivers.
ETE IMBAU provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment is standard for small communities in Brazil and meets national effluent quality standards.
The plant operates under Brazil's environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. For a small plant like ETE IMBAU, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to comply with these requirements and protect local water quality.
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