Overview
ETE Santa Cruz Vera Cruz do Oeste is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,318 people in Vera Cruz do Oeste, Paraná, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting regional sanitation.
ETE Santa Cruz Vera Cruz do Oeste is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vera Cruz do Oeste, a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,318 residents, providing secondary-level treatment to municipal wastewater. It operates as part of the region's sanitation infrastructure, managed under Brazilian environmental regulations. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which are standard for communities of this size in Brazil. The plant's discharge volume of 234.14 (units unspecified) indicates ongoing operations. Brazilian wastewater treatment facilities are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with standards set by CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Agency (ANA). The treated effluent from ETE Santa Cruz Vera Cruz do Oeste is discharged into local water bodies that 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 and urban use downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Paraná River basin, which flows through southern Brazil and into the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin supports a variety of freshwater species and is important for regional biodiversity. The secondary treatment provided by the plant helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vera Cruz do Oeste, a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It serves the local urban population.
The plant serves approximately 2,318 people, providing secondary wastewater treatment for the community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazilian wastewater treatment plants are regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is standard for municipalities of this size to meet discharge standards.
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