Overview
ETE PEROBA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Assaí, Paraná, Brazil. It serves a population of 7,321 and operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE PEROBA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Assaí, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,321 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal treatment plant. It is situated along Rodovia Engenheiro Ângelo Ferrário Lopes, in the southern region of Brazil. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, ETE PEROBA is subject to Brazil's national wastewater treatment standards, which are enforced by state environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's operational details, including treatment process and capacity, are managed by the local utility. The treated effluent from ETE PEROBA is discharged into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and providing water for irrigation and drinking. The region's subtropical climate and agricultural activity make proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PEROBA is located in Assaí, in the state of Paraná, Brazil, along Rodovia Engenheiro Ângelo Ferrário Lopes.
ETE PEROBA serves a population of 7,321 people in the Assaí area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which flows to the Río de la Plata estuary.
ETE PEROBA operates under Brazil's national wastewater treatment standards, enforced by state environmental agencies. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required.
For plants of this scale in Brazil, secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds are commonly used to reduce organic matter and pathogens.
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