ETE Paranhos - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Paranhos, Mato Grosso do Sul

ETE Paranhos is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Paranhos, a city in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,645 residents, providing secondary treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids from domestic wastewater. As a secondary treatment plant, ETE Paranhos meets the standard level of treatment required for small to medium agglomerations under Brazilian regulations. The plant discharges a daily volume of 69.98 cubic meters of treated effluent, reflecting its capacity to handle the local wastewater load. The treated effluent from ETE Paranhos is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, a major hydrological system in South America. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.

ETE Paranhos discharges treated wastewater into local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The surrounding region features sensitive aquatic habitats that support diverse fish and bird species. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains water quality in this ecologically important watershed.