Overview
ETE Sao Jorge Almirante Tamandare is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Almirante Tamandare, Parana, Brazil, serving approximately 33,294 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Sao Jorge Almirante Tamandare is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Almirante Tamandare, a city in the metropolitan region of Curitiba, Parana, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 33,294 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, the plant is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other federal regulations that set effluent discharge standards. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies. It is expected to meet national standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Iguaçu River basin, which flows through the Curitiba region and eventually joins the Paraná River. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and urban uses. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the Iguaçu watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Iguaçu River, which is a major waterway in southern Brazil. The Iguaçu River basin supports diverse ecosystems, including riparian forests and aquatic habitats, and is important for regional water supply. Downstream, the river joins the Paraná River, which flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary. Maintaining treatment standards helps protect these downstream environments from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Rodovia dos Minerios in the Bonfim neighborhood of Almirante Tamandare, Parana, Brazil, within the metropolitan region of Curitiba.
The plant serves approximately 33,294 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Iguaçu River basin, which eventually flows into the Paraná River and the Rio de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. State-level environmental agencies in Parana also enforce compliance.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Common processes include activated sludge or stabilization ponds, depending on local conditions.
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