Overview
ETE Santo Antonio is a secondary treatment plant serving San Antonio, Misiones, Argentina. It discharges approximately 943.49 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, protecting local water resources.
ETE Santo Antonio is a wastewater treatment plant located in San Antonio, within the Misiones province of Argentina. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,975 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this community in the southern region of the country. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which involve biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment meets the standards expected for municipalities of this size under Argentina's national water quality regulations, which align with broader Latin American environmental frameworks. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Uruguay River basin, a major watercourse in the region. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream ecosystems, including the sensitive wetlands and aquatic habitats that support diverse species in the Paraná River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that drain into the Uruguay River, which forms part of the larger Rio de la Plata basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating eutrophication risks in receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Santo Antonio is located in San Antonio, in the Misiones province of Argentina, near the border with Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 7,975 residents in the San Antonio area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Uruguay River basin, eventually reaching the Rio de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Argentina's national water quality standards, which require secondary treatment for municipalities of this size to protect water resources and public health.