Overview
ETE Pontal do Paraná serves approximately 5,989 residents in Pontal do Paraná, Paraná, Brazil. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Atlantic coastal environment.
ETE Pontal do Paraná is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving the city of Pontal do Paraná in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant is situated in the coastal region of the state, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Paranaguá, and serves a population of approximately 5,989 people. As a plant in Brazil, it operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente (CONAMA) and the state environmental agency. For a plant serving a small population, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal environment of Paraná includes estuaries and mangroves that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to protect these sensitive ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Paraná, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The region includes estuarine and mangrove ecosystems that serve as important nursery habitats for fish and crustaceans. The coastal waters support biodiversity and are used for recreation and fishing, making effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Pontal do Paraná is located in the city of Pontal do Paraná, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It serves the local municipality in the coastal region near Paranaguá.
The plant serves approximately 5,989 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, so its discharge affects coastal water quality.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from the Paraná environmental agency. These standards require adequate treatment to protect receiving water bodies.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. This may involve biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, depending on local conditions.
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