Overview
ETE Ipiranga PR is a secondary-level wastewater treatment plant serving the city of Ipiranga in Paraná, Brazil. It discharges treated effluent into local water bodies, supporting sanitation for approximately 3,334 residents.
ETE Ipiranga PR is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Ipiranga, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 3,334 people, making it a small-scale treatment operation within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required by Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological degradation of organic matter, followed by sedimentation, ensuring that effluent meets basic quality standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is released into local watercourses that drain into the broader Paraná River basin. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream. Proper treatment at ETE Ipiranga helps protect these water resources from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into small tributaries that eventually reach the Paraná River, one of South America's major river systems. The Paraná basin supports extensive biodiversity, including migratory fish species and riparian forests. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Ipiranga PR is located in the city of Ipiranga, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. Its address is Rua Otávio Cirilo de Oliveira, in the southern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 3,334 residents, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Paraná River basin. The plant uses secondary treatment to reduce organic pollutants before release.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is the minimum required for urban wastewater under federal standards.
For small agglomerations like Ipiranga, secondary treatment is standard. This typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or anaerobic systems, followed by disinfection if required.
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