Overview
ETE Presidente Castelo Branco is a secondary treatment plant serving 311 people in Presidente Castelo Branco, Paraná, Brazil. It discharges 35.87 m³/day of treated wastewater into local water bodies.
ETE Presidente Castelo Branco is a wastewater treatment plant located in Presidente Castelo Branco, within the Maringá region of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 311 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring that the effluent meets basic environmental standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The plant operates within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. Proper treatment helps safeguard water quality in this important hydrological system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The Paraná River flows southward through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before emptying into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Presidente Castelo Branco, a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil, within the Maringá region.
The plant serves a population of 311 people, indicating it is a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Brazilian regulations for small communities to reduce organic pollutants and protect water quality.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Plants serving small populations like this are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to minimize environmental impact.
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