Overview
ETE V JUPIRA is a wastewater treatment plant in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, serving approximately 26,204 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE V JUPIRA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim Jupira neighborhood of Foz do Iguaçu, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 26,204 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment facilities are regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the Ministry of Cities, with standards for effluent quality and receiving water body protection. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent flows into the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical water resource for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, a major South American watershed that flows through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Río de la Plata. The downstream environment includes the Itaipu Reservoir, one of the world's largest hydroelectric reservoirs, and the Upper Paraná Atlantic Forest ecoregion, which supports diverse flora and fauna. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining aquatic biodiversity and ensuring safe water for millions of people.
Frequently asked questions
ETE V JUPIRA is located in the Jardim Jupira neighborhood of Foz do Iguaçu, in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 26,204 people, classifying it as a medium-sized wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent from ETE V JUPIRA is discharged into the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and suspended solids before discharge.
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