Overview
ETE Vassoural is a wastewater treatment plant serving Guarapuava, Paraná, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 110,000 residents, supporting the local environment and public health.
ETE Vassoural is a wastewater treatment plant located in Guarapuava, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 110,441 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration within the region. The plant is situated in the southern region of Brazil, an area characterized by subtropical climate and significant agricultural activity. As a facility serving over 100,000 inhabitants, ETE Vassoural operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which are enforced by state environmental agencies. Brazilian law requires adequate treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water resources, with standards varying by receiving water body classification. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory requirements, ensuring that effluent quality is controlled before discharge. The treated wastewater from ETE Vassoural is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, one of the most important hydrological systems in South America. The Paraná River flows southward, eventually joining the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality for communities and industries that rely on these waters.
Environmental context
ETE Vassoural discharges into the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The region supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and contamination that could harm the ecological balance of these downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Vassoural is located in Guarapuava, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. It serves the municipal wastewater needs of the city and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 110,441 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, enforced by state agencies. These laws set effluent quality standards to protect receiving water bodies.
For agglomerations of this size, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet water quality standards for the receiving basin.
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