Overview
ETE NORTE OLHO DAGUA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Wenceslau Braz, Paraná, Brazil, serving a population of 591. It discharges 86.40 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE NORTE OLHO DAGUA is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Wenceslau Braz, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 591 residents, reflecting its role in a smaller community. It operates as part of the regional sanitation infrastructure managed by local authorities. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment meets the basic standards required for smaller agglomerations in Brazil. The plant discharges an average of 86.40 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day, indicating a modest operational scale. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Paraná River basin, a major hydrological system in southern Brazil. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The treated wastewater from ETE NORTE OLHO DAGUA flows into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin. The Paraná River is one of South America's major rivers, draining into the Río de la Plata estuary. The basin supports rich biodiversity, including fish species and riparian habitats. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE NORTE OLHO DAGUA is located in Wenceslau Braz, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It serves the local community with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves a population of 591 residents, making it a small-scale facility designed for a small town or rural community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin. The discharge volume is approximately 86.40 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for small communities in Brazil.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. Plants serving small populations like this one are expected to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
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