Overview
ETE Tangara is a wastewater treatment plant in Cornélio Procópio, Paraná, Brazil, serving a population of 8,051. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Tangara is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cornélio Procópio, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,051 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment facilities are regulated under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge into water bodies. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with environmental quality objectives. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that are part of the Paraná River basin, one of the most significant hydrological systems in South America. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment at ETE Tangara helps protect these water resources from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from ETE Tangara flows into tributaries of the Paranapanema River, which is a major tributary of the Paraná River. The Paraná River basin is ecologically significant, hosting diverse fish species and providing water for irrigation and human consumption. Downstream, the river system supports wetlands and floodplains that are critical for migratory birds and aquatic biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Tangara is located in Cornélio Procópio, in the state of Paraná, Brazil, on Avenida Gralha Azul in the Jardim Primavera neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 8,051 residents, making it a small to medium-sized facility in the region.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Paranapanema River basin, which flows into the Paraná River.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy, which set effluent standards and water quality goals for wastewater treatment facilities.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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