Overview
ETE Angatuba is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Angatuba, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 14,546 residents, supporting local sanitation and environmental health.
ETE Angatuba is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Angatuba, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,546 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. It is situated in the southeastern part of Brazil, an area characterized by a subtropical climate and significant agricultural and urban development. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE Angatuba operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA). For agglomerations of this scale, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment to meet effluent quality standards. It is expected to comply with CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. The treated effluent from ETE Angatuba is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paranapanema River basin, which ultimately flows into the Paraná River and then to the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of these downstream ecosystems, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional water supply and agriculture.
Environmental context
ETE Angatuba discharges treated wastewater into local streams within the Paranapanema River basin, a major tributary of the Paraná River. The Paraná River flows southward to form the Río de la Plata estuary, a vital ecosystem that supports fisheries and migratory species. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Angatuba is located in Angatuba, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant's address is Rua Theodoro José Rodrigues, Centro, Angatuba.
ETE Angatuba serves approximately 14,546 people, making it a medium-sized wastewater treatment plant for the region.
The treated effluent from ETE Angatuba is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paranapanema River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary.
ETE Angatuba operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. Plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants serving populations around 14,500 are generally expected to have secondary treatment to meet national effluent quality standards, as per CONAMA guidelines.
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