Overview
ETE 2 DAMA serves Barretos, São Paulo, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 12,850 people. The plant operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE 2 DAMA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Barretos, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 12,850 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant is situated in the southeastern part of the country, an area characterized by intensive agriculture and urban development. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Water Resources Policy. For plants serving populations around 12,850, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's operational details, including specific treatment processes and capacity, are not publicly available, but it is expected to comply with state-level environmental licensing from CETESB, São Paulo's environmental agency. The treated effluent from ETE 2 DAMA is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and irrigation. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Paraná River system.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Rio Grande, which flows into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's largest watersheds. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is critical for agriculture and drinking water in the region. Effective wastewater treatment reduces nutrient loading and organic pollution, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain the ecological balance of downstream rivers and reservoirs.
Frequently asked questions
ETE 2 DAMA is located in Barretos, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 12,850 people, making it a medium-sized facility in the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Rio Grande, a tributary of the Paraná River basin.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Water Resources Policy, with state-level oversight by CETESB, São Paulo's environmental agency.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, often using activated sludge or similar processes.
Nearby plants