Overview
ETE TOMAZINA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Tomazina, Paraná, Brazil, serving approximately 2,921 people. It discharges 381.89 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE TOMAZINA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Vila Vicentina, Tomazina, within the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of around 2,921 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting. As part of Brazil's wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to local sanitation and environmental protection. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment meets the basic requirements for protecting receiving water bodies under Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA resolutions. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a river or stream within the Paraná basin, which ultimately drains into the Paraná River and then to the Río de la Plata estuary. This downstream pathway highlights the plant's role in safeguarding water quality in a region known for its agricultural activity and biodiversity. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a water body within the Paraná River basin, which flows southward to join the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply. Secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
ETE TOMAZINA is located in Vila Vicentina, Tomazina, in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 2,921 people in the Tomazina area.
ETE TOMAZINA provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The treated wastewater is discharged into a local water body within the Paraná River basin, ultimately flowing to the Río de la Plata estuary.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants like ETE TOMAZINA operate under CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental regulations, which set standards for effluent quality and receiving water body protection.
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