ETE TACURU Wastewater Treatment Plant in Tacuru, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil

ETE TACURU is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tacuru, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. It serves a population of 1,922, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for communities of this size to protect water quality. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for municipal wastewater in Brazil. The discharge volume of 32.83 units indicates the plant's operational scale. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA resolutions, set effluent standards for such facilities to minimize environmental impact. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The surrounding region features sensitive aquatic ecosystems, and the plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this inland area.

The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Paraná River basin, ultimately reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.