Overview
ETE 4 Estrada da Vendinha is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Barretos, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 12,850 residents.
ETE 4 Estrada da Vendinha is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Barretos, São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,850 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies such as CETESB in São Paulo. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards that protect water quality in receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of 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 uses, making effective treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse fish species and provide critical water resources for agriculture and communities downstream. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects water quality in this important basin.
Frequently asked questions
ETE 4 Estrada da Vendinha is located in Barretos, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated in the Residencial Vida Nova Barretos neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 12,850 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows to the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian national regulations enforced by state environmental agencies such as CETESB in São Paulo. These regulations set discharge standards to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards, which helps reduce organic matter and nutrients before release into water bodies.
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