Overview
ETE RONDON is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Rondon, Paraná, Brazil, serving approximately 4,400 people. It discharges 432 m³/day of treated effluent into local waterways.
ETE RONDON is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Rondon, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 4,400 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for urban wastewater. This level of treatment removes organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets basic quality standards before discharge. The plant processes approximately 432 m³ of wastewater daily. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water downstream. Proper treatment at ETE RONDON helps protect these water resources from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southern Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and riparian habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this transboundary watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE RONDON is located on Avenida Paraná in the city of Rondon, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It serves the local urban population.
The plant serves approximately 4,400 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Paraná River basin. The discharge volume is about 432 cubic meters per day.
ETE RONDON provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for urban wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA regulations.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. For small agglomerations like Rondon, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet these standards.
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