Overview
ETE Anchieta is a wastewater treatment plant in Itanhaém, São Paulo, Brazil, serving approximately 15,853 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Anchieta is a wastewater treatment plant located in Itanhaém, within the Baixada Santista metropolitan region of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 15,853, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Basic Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB). For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards for organic matter and solids. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a facility sized for its service population. The plant discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Baixada Santista coastal system. This region supports mangrove ecosystems and estuarine habitats that are ecologically sensitive. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and marine biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast in the Baixada Santista region, where treated effluent ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The local watershed includes rivers and estuaries that support mangrove forests and diverse aquatic life. These coastal ecosystems are important for fisheries and migratory species, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Anchieta is located in Itanhaém, São Paulo, Brazil, along Rodovia Padre Manoel da Nóbrega in the Jardim Mosteiro neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 15,853 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Baixada Santista coastal system.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards, and the National Basic Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB).
For medium agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typical, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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