Overview
ETE Nossa Senhora Aparecida is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Rio Negro, Paraná, Brazil, serving approximately 13,551 people. It discharges treated effluent into local water bodies, supporting downstream ecosystems.
ETE Nossa Senhora Aparecida is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rio Negro, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 13,551 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for urban wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant reports a discharge volume of 961.63 (units unspecified, likely cubic meters per day or similar), indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Iguaçu River basin, which flows through Paraná and eventually joins the Paraná River. The Paraná River is a major South American waterway that drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for communities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Iguaçu River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and ultimately the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species that migrate through the Paraná-Paraguay river system. The region's subtropical climate and agricultural land use make proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Rio Negro, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. Its address is Rua Juvenal Ferreira Pinto, Seminário, Rio Negro, Paraná.
The plant serves approximately 13,551 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges into the Iguaçu River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually the Río de la Plata estuary. This helps protect water quality in these important waterways.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge. Secondary treatment is the minimum requirement for urban wastewater in Brazil.
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