Overview
ETE Alfredo Marcondes is a secondary treatment plant serving 3,366 people in Alfredo Marcondes, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges 468.57 units of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
ETE Alfredo Marcondes is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Alfredo Marcondes, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,366 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Brazilian regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local water system, which drains into the Paraná River basin, one of the most important river systems in South America. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water downstream. The plant's operations help protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and eventually into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is crucial for regional water supply. The secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, helping to maintain ecological balance in the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Alfredo Marcondes is located in Alfredo Marcondes, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,366 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which is part of the Paraná River basin. The plant uses secondary treatment to reduce pollutants before release.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Brazilian regulations for communities of this size. This process removes organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by federal and state environmental agencies. For small agglomerations like Alfredo Marcondes, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards before discharge into water bodies.
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