Overview
ETE MALLET is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Mallet, Paraná, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 1,288 residents with a discharge volume of 576.29 cubic meters.
ETE MALLET is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Mallet, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of around 1,288 people, reflecting its role in a smaller urban community. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment is typical for plants of this scale in Brazil. The plant discharges a daily volume of 576.29 cubic meters of treated wastewater, indicating its capacity to handle the local load. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which drains into the Iguaçu River basin, a major waterway in southern Brazil. This river flows into the Iguaçu River and eventually contributes to the Paraná River system, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and regional water resources. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Iguaçu River basin, which flows into the Iguaçu River and ultimately the Paraná River, one of South America's largest river systems. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The area's subtropical climate and forested terrain influence runoff and water quality, making effective treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MALLET is located in Mallet, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant is situated on Avenida dos Ferroviários in the Caroline neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 1,288 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment facility for the local community.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Iguaçu River basin. The plant releases a daily volume of 576.29 cubic meters.
ETE MALLET provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for small agglomerations in Brazil. This process removes organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, which require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Plants of this scale are typically subject to state-level permitting and monitoring by environmental agencies.
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