Overview
ETE Sao Bernardo Uniao da Vitoria is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Uniao da Vitoria, Parana, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 27,000 and discharges into local water bodies.
ETE Sao Bernardo Uniao da Vitoria is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Sao Bernardo district of Uniao da Vitoria, a city in the state of Parana, southern Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 27,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. It operates under the oversight of the relevant state environmental authority. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Iguacu River basin, which flows westward to the Parana River and eventually to the Rio de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Iguacu River basin, which flows into the Parana River, a major tributary of the Rio de la Plata estuary. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional biodiversity and water quality. Downstream ecosystems include wetlands and floodplains that provide habitat for migratory fish species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenida Bento Munhoz da Rocha Neto, in the Sao Bernardo district of Uniao da Vitoria, Parana, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 27,011 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow into the Iguacu River basin, eventually reaching the Parana River and the Rio de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits issued by the Parana environmental agency, which set effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet organic matter and nutrient removal standards, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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