Overview
ETE Sarandi Ipora is a secondary treatment plant serving Iporã, Paraná, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,077 people with a discharge volume of 503.71 units.
ETE Sarandi Ipora is a wastewater treatment plant located in Iporã, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 3,077 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal treatment operation in the southern region of the country. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which is the standard level required for urban wastewater in Brazil under national regulations. This treatment stage typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant reports a wastewater discharge volume of 503.71, reflecting its operational scale. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Paraná River basin. This river system is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for communities downstream. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality in this important hydrological region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, a major South American watershed that flows through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. The basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species and riparian habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Sarandi Ipora is located in Iporã, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It serves the local municipality as part of the regional wastewater infrastructure.
The plant serves approximately 3,077 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility for the community of Iporã.
The plant uses secondary treatment processes, which involve biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before the treated water is discharged.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Paraná River basin, a major watershed that flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources.
As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE Sarandi Ipora operates under national environmental standards set by CONAMA (National Environment Council) and state-level agencies. Secondary treatment is typically required for urban wastewater to protect water quality.
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