Overview
ETE Jaboticabal Astorga serves approximately 12,000 people in Astorga, Paraná, Brazil. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
ETE Jaboticabal Astorga is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Astorga, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. Serving a population of around 12,044, the facility is part of the region's sanitation infrastructure managed by local authorities. Astorga lies in the southern region of Brazil, an area characterized by subtropical climate and agricultural activity. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by federal regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and the National Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB). For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and pathogens. It operates within the framework of state-level environmental licensing through the Instituto Água e Terra (IAT) of Paraná. The treated effluent from ETE Jaboticabal Astorga is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The Paraná River ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and urban centers. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, which flows through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and drinking water supplies. The subtropical climate of Paraná means seasonal rainfall variations can affect dilution capacity, making consistent treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Astorga, in the state of Paraná, Brazil, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Maringá.
The plant serves approximately 12,044 people in the municipality of Astorga.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal wastewater regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, and is subject to state-level environmental licensing by the Instituto Água e Terra (IAT) of Paraná.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and pathogens, in line with national sanitation standards.
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