ETE JATEI I Wastewater Treatment Plant, Jateí, Mato Grosso do Sul

ETE JATEI I is a wastewater treatment plant located in Jateí, within the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 456 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set standards for effluent quality and water resource protection. The plant provides secondary treatment, a process that typically involves biological degradation of organic matter. This level of treatment is appropriate for small communities and helps reduce the organic load and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 145.15 cubic meters, indicating a modest flow consistent with the small population served. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. Proper treatment at plants like ETE JATEI I is essential to protect downstream water quality and ecological health.

The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and wetlands. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, protecting aquatic life and water quality in downstream communities.