Overview
ETE VILA OPERARIA is a wastewater treatment plant in Paranavaí, Paraná, Brazil, serving approximately 49,859 people. It operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
ETE VILA OPERARIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Vila Operária neighborhood of Paranavaí, in the state of Paraná, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 49,859 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment regulations, established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies, require secondary treatment for plants serving communities of this size. It is expected to meet the standards set by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and urban use. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the Paraná River watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The Paraná River supports a rich ecosystem including migratory fish species and floodplain wetlands. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality for downstream communities and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VILA OPERARIA is located in the Vila Operária neighborhood of Paranavaí, in the state of Paraná, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 49,859 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal and state regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards. Plants serving this population typically require secondary treatment.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or similar biological processes to meet CONAMA discharge standards.
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