Overview
ETE SUL MATADOURO is a secondary treatment plant in Wenceslau Braz, Paraná, Brazil, serving approximately 3,500 people. It discharges 511.49 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE SUL MATADOURO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vila Verde, Wenceslau Braz, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 3,500 residents, placing it in the small-agglomeration category for Brazilian sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under national regulations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting basic environmental discharge standards. The plant reports a daily discharge volume of 511.49 cubic meters. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the Paranapanema River basin, a major tributary of the Paraná River. This river system supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Paranapanema River, a key tributary of the Paraná River. The Paraná River basin supports extensive biodiversity and is a critical water resource for southern Brazil. Downstream environments include floodplain wetlands and riparian forests that provide habitat for fish and migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain the ecological health of this river system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SUL MATADOURO is located in Vila Verde, Wenceslau Braz, in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 3,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow into the Paranapanema River basin, part of the larger Paraná River system.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for municipal wastewater in Brazil to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal and state environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect receiving water bodies.
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