Overview
ETE POLO 2 is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Carambeí, Paraná, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,355 people with a discharge volume of 746.50 cubic meters.
ETE POLO 2 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vila Nova, Carambeí, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,355 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Brazilian wastewater management frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for urban wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other national regulations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges an average of 746.50 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily. The treated effluent from ETE POLO 2 ultimately drains into the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary and then the South Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality in the Carambeí region, supporting aquatic life and downstream water uses.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Paraná River basin, which flows through southern Brazil and into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species important for local fisheries. The secondary treatment provided by ETE POLO 2 helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE POLO 2 is located in Vila Nova, Carambeí, in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 7,355 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary and the South Atlantic Ocean.
ETE POLO 2 provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for urban wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011.
Brazilian wastewater treatment plants are regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is typically required for all urban agglomerations to protect water quality.
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