ETE SAO MIGUEL DO IGUACU - Wastewater Treatment Plant in São Miguel do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil

ETE SAO MIGUEL DO IGUACU is a wastewater treatment plant located in São Miguel do Iguaçu, a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 10,828 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category. It is situated in the southern region of Brazil, near the border with Argentina and Paraguay. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE SAO MIGUEL DO IGUACU operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies. For plants serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, indicating potential influence on coastal water quality. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for both local communities and downstream ecosystems.

The plant is situated in the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The treated effluent likely enters a tributary that flows into the Paraná River, which ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for fisheries and water supply. The proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means that nutrient and pollutant loads from the plant could influence coastal water quality and marine ecosystems.