Overview
ETE LOBATO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Lobato, Paraná, Brazil.
ETE LOBATO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lobato, a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 4,272 and is part of the regional infrastructure managed under Brazilian environmental regulations. It operates as a secondary treatment facility, which is typical for smaller agglomerations in the country. The plant treats wastewater using secondary treatment processes, which involve biological degradation of organic matter. It handles the wastewater generated by the local community. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, set effluent standards for treatment plants of this scale, ensuring that treated water meets quality criteria before discharge. The treated effluent from ETE LOBATO is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Paraná River basin. The Paraná River is one of South America's major rivers, flowing through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before emptying into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant's operation helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from ETE LOBATO enters a local watercourse that is part of the Paraná River basin. The Paraná River system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. Downstream, the river flows through the Paraná Delta and into the Río de la Plata, a large estuary that is ecologically sensitive. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, helping to maintain water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE LOBATO is located in Lobato, a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It serves the local community's wastewater treatment needs.
The plant serves a population of 4,272 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility for the region.
ETE LOBATO provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental standards, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is appropriate for its population size.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Paraná River basin. By reducing pollutants, it helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this major South American river system.
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