Overview
ETE Anhembi is a secondary treatment plant serving 3,510 people in Anhembi, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges 468.04 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually.
ETE Anhembi is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Anhembi, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,510 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment operation in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. As a facility in Brazil, it operates under the national environmental regulations set by CONAMA (Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente) and is subject to state-level permitting by CETESB (Companhia Ambiental do Estado de São Paulo). The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Tietê River basin, a major river system flowing through São Paulo state. The Tietê River feeds into the Paraná River, which eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tietê River basin, which flows through the interior of São Paulo state before joining the Paraná River. The Paraná River is a major South American waterway that drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and oxygen depletion.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Anhembi is located in Anhembi, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The full address is Estrada do Camping, Anhembi, Região Imediata de Botucatu, São Paulo.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,510 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies within the Tietê River basin. The Tietê River flows through São Paulo state and eventually reaches the Paraná River and the Río de la Plata estuary.
ETE Anhembi provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level required for small agglomerations under Brazilian regulations.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental laws, regulated by CONAMA, and is permitted by CETESB, the environmental agency of São Paulo state. Secondary treatment is typical for plants of this size, ensuring compliance with discharge standards to protect water quality.
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