Overview
ETE Sao Jose Jaguapita is a wastewater treatment plant serving Jaguapita, Parana, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,547 residents in the region.
ETE Sao Jose Jaguapita is a wastewater treatment plant located in Jaguapita, Parana, Brazil, along Rodovia Nestor Ananias da Cruz. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,547 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Brazilian wastewater management frameworks. As a plant in Brazil, it operates under the national environmental regulations overseen by agencies such as IBAMA and state-level environmental bodies. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards, ensuring compliance with water quality objectives. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Parana River basin, a major hydrological system in South America. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture and urban use downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into tributaries of the Parana River basin, which ultimately drains into the Rio de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports ecologically sensitive areas, including wetlands and floodplains that provide habitat for fish and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Rodovia Nestor Ananias da Cruz in Jaguapita, in the state of Parana, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 10,547 people in the Jaguapita area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Parana River basin, eventually reaching the Rio de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to meet water quality standards.
For plants serving around 10,000 people, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems, to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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