Overview
ETE Terra Rica is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 6,527 people in Terra Rica, Paraná, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Terra Rica is a wastewater treatment plant located in Terra Rica, a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,527 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category. As part of Brazil's wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to the sanitation needs of the region. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Water Resources Policy. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. The treated effluent from ETE Terra Rica is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The Paraná River ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for millions of people. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, which flows southward through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin supports important aquatic habitats, including floodplain wetlands and riparian forests. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could affect downstream ecosystems and water users.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Terra Rica is located in Terra Rica, a municipality in the state of Paraná, Brazil, in the southern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 6,527 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility for the local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards, and the National Water Resources Policy, which governs water use and protection.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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