Overview
ETE LUZ LUZERNA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Luzerna, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,539 residents with a discharge volume of 777.60 cubic meters.
ETE LUZ LUZERNA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Luzerna, a city in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,539 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for smaller agglomerations in Brazil. Under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions and the National Sanitation Plan), secondary treatment is typically required for inland discharges to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Uruguay River basin, which flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural activity and small urban centers, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Uruguay River basin, which flows southward through southern Brazil and Uruguay before reaching the Rio de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and organic pollution, protecting downstream ecosystems and water resources in this agriculturally active region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE LUZ LUZERNA is located in Luzerna, a city in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, in the southern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 3,539 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Uruguay River basin, which eventually flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for inland discharges to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and the National Sanitation Plan (Plansab). Secondary treatment is typically required for small to medium agglomerations to meet effluent standards for organic matter and suspended solids.
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