Overview
ETE QUEDAS DO IGUACU serves the city of Quedas do Iguaçu in Paraná, Brazil, with a population equivalent of 11,207. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE QUEDAS DO IGUACU is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Quedas do Iguaçu, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,207 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. It is situated in the southern region of Brazil, an area characterized by subtropical climate and significant agricultural activity. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE QUEDAS DO IGUACU is subject to the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of the Environment and the National Water Agency (ANA). Brazilian legislation, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, sets discharge standards for treated effluent. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, one of the most important hydrological systems in South America. The Paraná River ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for millions of people. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
ETE QUEDAS DO IGUACU discharges into tributaries of the Iguaçu River, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. The receiving waters support a variety of aquatic life, including fish species important for local fisheries. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in a region known for its biodiversity and agricultural importance.
Frequently asked questions
ETE QUEDAS DO IGUACU is located in the city of Quedas do Iguaçu, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant is situated in the southern region of the country.
The plant serves a population of approximately 11,207 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under typical wastewater management categories.
The treated effluent from ETE QUEDAS DO IGUACU is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Iguaçu River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant helps protect the Iguaçu River and its tributaries, which are part of the larger Paraná River basin. This system supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for communities downstream.
As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE QUEDAS DO IGUACU operates under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. The National Water Agency (ANA) also oversees water quality and usage in the region.
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