Overview
ETE Anselmo Luiggi Faggion serves Leme, São Paulo, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 57,000 residents. The plant operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Anselmo Luiggi Faggion is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Leme, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves an estimated population of 57,000 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are subject to Brazil's environmental standards. Plants of this scale in Brazil typically employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet effluent quality standards. The regulatory framework includes CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies that set discharge limits for organic matter, nutrients, and pathogens. Compliance is monitored through periodic sampling and reporting. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Piracicaba River basin, which ultimately flows into the Tietê River and then to the Paraná River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities, agriculture, and industry. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect water quality in this ecologically and economically important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piracicaba River basin, a tributary of the Tietê River, which flows into the Paraná River system and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional water supply and irrigation. Effective nutrient removal is critical to prevent algal blooms and maintain oxygen levels in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Leme, São Paulo, Brazil, along Estrada Municipal Doutor José de Souza Queiroz Filho.
The plant serves approximately 57,000 residents in the Leme area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Piracicaba River basin, which flows into the Tietê River and eventually the Paraná River system.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, and is overseen by state environmental agencies in São Paulo.
Plants of this scale in Brazil commonly use secondary treatment processes like activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet effluent quality standards for organic matter and nutrients.
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