ETE Sarandi Realeza - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Realeza, Paraná, Brazil

ETE Sarandi Realeza is a secondary wastewater treatment plant located in Realeza, a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,169 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. It operates as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standard requirements for urban wastewater treatment in Brazil. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, set effluent quality standards for such facilities. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and public health.

The treated effluent from ETE Sarandi Realeza is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Paraná River basin. The Paraná River is a major South American river that drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species and riparian habitats. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, contributing to the ecological health of the basin.