Overview
ETE OLARIAS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil, serving approximately 33,451 people. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations for water quality.
ETE OLARIAS is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Cará-Cará neighborhood of Ponta Grossa, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 33,451 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration within the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a Brazilian facility, ETE OLARIAS is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other federal and state regulations governing effluent discharge and water quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows to the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and urban uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Paraná River basin, with its treated effluent likely entering a tributary that flows into the Paraná River and eventually the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and providing critical habitat for migratory birds. The region's subtropical climate and agricultural activity influence water quality management needs.
Frequently asked questions
ETE OLARIAS is located on Rua Arapoti in the Cará-Cará neighborhood of Ponta Grossa, Paraná, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 33,451 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which flows to the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet organic matter and solids removal standards, often using activated sludge or similar processes.
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