Overview
ETE OESTE CASCAVEL serves approximately 41,853 people in Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
ETE OESTE CASCAVEL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Parque Verde neighborhood of Cascavel, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 41,853, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management frameworks. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. It is expected to comply with applicable discharge permits issued by the environmental authority of Paraná. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The Paraná River flows southward through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary via the Paraná River. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish populations and riparian habitats. Downstream ecosystems include floodplain wetlands and the Paraná Delta, which provide critical migratory corridors for aquatic species.
Frequently asked questions
ETE OESTE CASCAVEL is located in the Parque Verde neighborhood of Cascavel, in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 41,853 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment and compliance with discharge permits for plants of this scale.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment (e.g., activated sludge or stabilization ponds) is typically required to meet effluent standards set by environmental authorities.
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