Overview
ETE Taquari Astorga is a secondary treatment plant serving 3,966 people in Astorga, Paraná, Brazil. It discharges 424.22 m³/day of treated wastewater, contributing to local water management.
ETE Taquari Astorga is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Astorga, within the Maringá region of Paraná, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,966 residents, making it a small-scale treatment operation in the southern region of the country. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that significantly reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids. With a daily discharge volume of 424.22 cubic meters, the facility operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for all urban wastewater to protect water resources. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water downstream. Proper treatment at ETE Taquari Astorga helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, which ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports rich biodiversity, including migratory fish species and riparian forests. Secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, protecting downstream aquatic habitats from eutrophication and oxygen depletion.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Taquari Astorga is located in Astorga, in the state of Paraná, Brazil, within the Maringá region.
The plant serves approximately 3,966 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow into the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory standards for small agglomerations.
Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is typically required for urban areas to protect water quality, and ETE Taquari Astorga complies with these standards.
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