Overview
ETE Reserva do Iguacu is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,534 people in Vila Copel, Reserva do Iguacu, Parana, Brazil. It discharges 403.49 units of treated wastewater, supporting local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE Reserva do Iguacu is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vila Copel, within the municipality of Reserva do Iguacu, Parana, Brazil. It serves a population of 1,534 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category. The plant is situated in the southern region of Brazil, an area characterized by subtropical climate and rolling terrain. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under national regulations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent from this plant ultimately drains into the Iguacu River basin, which flows westward to join the Parana River, forming part of the larger Rio de la Plata Basin. The Iguacu River is known for its ecological importance, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for local communities. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Iguacu River basin, which flows into the Parana River and eventually reaches the Rio de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce organic pollution, protecting downstream water quality for aquatic life and human use.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Reserva do Iguacu is located in Vila Copel, within the municipality of Reserva do Iguacu, in the state of Parana, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 1,534 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is governed by national standards under the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies. Plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations like those served by ETE Reserva do Iguacu, secondary treatment is standard. This ensures compliance with national discharge standards and protects local water bodies.
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