Overview
ETE RIO DO PRADO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Altônia, Paraná, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 6,934 people with a discharge volume of 525.31 units.
ETE RIO DO PRADO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Altônia, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,934 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated in the southern region of Brazil, an area characterized by subtropical climate and agricultural activity. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Brazilian environmental regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for inland wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume of 525.31 units indicates consistent operation. Brazilian treatment plants of this scale are subject to federal and state environmental licensing, with discharge standards set by the environmental agency (e.g., IAP in Paraná). The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, likely a tributary of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Paraná River and then to the Río de la Plata estuary. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and public health in the Altônia area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse within 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 extensive biodiversity, including fish species of ecological and economic importance. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE RIO DO PRADO is located in Altônia, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant is situated in the southern region of the country, within the Paraná River basin.
The plant serves approximately 6,934 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater treatment standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Paraná River basin. The plant provides secondary treatment before discharge.
The plant protects local streams and rivers within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. By treating wastewater, it helps maintain water quality in this extensive watershed.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set discharge standards. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and permits are issued by state environmental agencies such as IAP in Paraná.
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