Overview
ETE LESTE MELISSA is a wastewater treatment plant in Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil, serving approximately 18,794 people. It operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE LESTE MELISSA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Riviera neighborhood of Cascavel, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 18,794 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in Brazil, ETE LESTE MELISSA is subject to the national regulatory framework established by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA). Brazilian regulations require adequate treatment for municipal wastewater, with standards varying by receiving water body classification. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent quality standards. The treated effluent from ETE LESTE MELISSA is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural activity and urban development, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southern Brazil and into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
ETE LESTE MELISSA is located in the Riviera neighborhood of Cascavel, in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 18,794 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations set by CONAMA and ANA, which require adequate treatment to meet effluent standards based on receiving water body classification.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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