Overview
ETE PARANAPUA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Paranapuã, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,427 residents and discharges 488.51 cubic meters per day.
ETE PARANAPUA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Paranapuã, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,427 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant in the region. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which are standard for communities of this size under Brazilian environmental regulations. The reported discharge volume of 488.51 cubic meters per day indicates consistent operation. Brazilian wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with CONAMA resolutions setting effluent quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse fish species and provide important habitat for migratory birds. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains water quality for downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PARANAPUA is located in Paranapuã, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves the local community and is situated in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 3,427 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
ETE PARANAPUA provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For small communities like Paranapuã, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to protect water quality.
The plant discharges approximately 488.51 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin.
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