Overview
ETE Santa Isabel do Ivaí is a secondary treatment plant serving 5,186 people in Santa Isabel do Ivaí, Paraná, Brazil. It discharges 677.27 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE Santa Isabel do Ivaí is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Isabel do Ivaí, a city in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 5,186, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for inland water bodies. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges a daily volume of 677.27 cubic meters of treated effluent. The treated wastewater is released into local watercourses that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of the most important hydrological systems in South America. The Paraná River flows southward, eventually joining the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this major basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical resource for agriculture, industry, and drinking water. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants, helping to maintain water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rua Arthur Bernardes in Santa Isabel do Ivaí, Paraná, Brazil, in the southern region of the country.
The plant serves a population of 5,186 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Paraná River basin, which ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Brazilian regulations for inland water bodies to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. For small-scale plants like this, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect receiving water bodies.
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