Overview
ETE Rio Azul is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 4,766 people in Rio Azul, Paraná, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations for small agglomerations.
ETE Rio Azul is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rio Azul, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 4,766 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE Rio Azul is subject to the country's environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permitting by the environmental agency of Paraná (IAP). For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water quality in receiving water bodies. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Iguaçu River basin, which flows through southern Brazil and eventually reaches the Iguaçu Falls and the Paraná River. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams within the Iguaçu River basin, which flows westward to join the Paraná River. The Paraná River forms part of the La Plata Basin, one of South America's largest watersheds, ultimately draining into the Rio de la Plata estuary. The region's aquatic ecosystems support fish species and provide water for irrigation and human consumption, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Rio Azul is located in Rio Azul, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant's address is BR-153, Vila Ferner, Rio Azul, in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Irati.
The plant serves approximately 4,766 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility for the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Iguaçu River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually the Rio de la Plata estuary.
As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE Rio Azul operates under CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from the Instituto Ambiental do Paraná (IAP), which set effluent standards to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with national discharge standards.
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