Overview
ETE ADOLFO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Adolfo, São Paulo, Brazil, serving approximately 3,153 people. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways near the coast.
ETE ADOLFO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Adolfo, a small town in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 3,153 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this community. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants before discharge. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set standards for effluent quality and water resource protection. The plant's discharge volume is approximately 496.83 cubic meters per day, indicating its scale relative to the population served. Treated effluent from ETE ADOLFO is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water downstream. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to coastal water quality considerations.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports important aquatic habitats and is used for irrigation and water supply. The plant's coastal proximity (within 10 km) means its discharge can influence nearshore marine environments, making effective treatment critical for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ADOLFO is located in Adolfo, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local population with secondary wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 3,153 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility for the community of Adolfo.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE ADOLFO provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical standards for small communities in Brazil.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental laws, which require treatment facilities to meet effluent quality standards set by CONAMA (National Environment Council). For small plants like this, secondary treatment is generally adequate.
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