Overview
ETE Marambaia is a secondary treatment plant serving Colombo, Paraná, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 63,833 people with a discharge volume of 730.64 units.
ETE Marambaia is a wastewater treatment plant located in Colombo, within the metropolitan region of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 63,833, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for urban wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011. This process typically involves biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's operations contribute to protecting local water resources in the Paraná region. Its discharge ultimately flows into the Atlantic basin, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems. The metropolitan context of Curitiba underscores the importance of effective wastewater management for public health and environmental quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local watershed within the Paraná region, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Paraná River basin. This area supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to urban and industrial pressures. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in downstream rivers and estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Marambaia is located in Colombo, within the metropolitan region of Curitiba, in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 63,833 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
ETE Marambaia provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standard requirements for urban wastewater in Brazil.
The plant operates under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants in Brazil. Secondary treatment is the minimum required for urban areas, and plants serving over 50,000 people must comply with additional monitoring and reporting obligations.
The plant helps protect local water bodies in the Paraná region by treating wastewater before discharge. Its operations reduce pollution loads in the Atlantic basin, supporting downstream aquatic ecosystems and public health in the Curitiba metropolitan area.
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