Overview
ETE TAPERA is a secondary treatment plant serving Bocaiúva do Sul, Paraná, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,520 residents with a discharge volume of 477.81 cubic meters.
ETE TAPERA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bocaiúva do Sul, within the metropolitan region of Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 5,520 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required for municipal wastewater. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by national standards (CONAMA resolutions) and state environmental agencies. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet discharge quality criteria. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic coastal basin. The region is part of the Atlantic Forest biome, known for its high biodiversity and sensitive ecosystems. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic coastal basin, with waters flowing toward the Atlantic Ocean. The region is within the Atlantic Forest biome, a biodiversity hotspot. The receiving water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local water supply and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
ETE TAPERA is located in Bocaiúva do Sul, within the metropolitan region of Curitiba, in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 5,520 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
ETE TAPERA provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is the standard requirement for municipal plants of this scale to protect water quality.
The plant helps protect local water bodies in the Atlantic Forest biome, a biodiversity hotspot. Its treated effluent supports downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality.
Nearby plants