Overview
ETE SUL CASCAVEL serves approximately 75,809 people in Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
ETE SUL CASCAVEL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cascavel, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. Serving an estimated population of 75,809, the facility is part of the region's sanitation infrastructure, addressing the needs of a medium-sized urban agglomeration in southern Brazil. Brazil's wastewater treatment framework is governed by federal laws such as the National Basic Sanitation Law (Law 11.445/2007) and CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards and treatment requirements. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Paraná River basin, a major hydrological system that flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for regional water supply, agriculture, and biodiversity. Proper treatment at ETE SUL CASCAVEL helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southern Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species, wetlands, and riparian habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could impact downstream aquatic life and water quality in this transboundary system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SUL CASCAVEL is located in Cascavel, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves the southern region of the city.
The plant serves approximately 75,809 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant's discharge is regulated under Brazilian environmental standards.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Basic Sanitation Law (Law 11.445/2007) and CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality standards and treatment requirements for municipal wastewater.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. Common processes include activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors, depending on local conditions.
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