Overview
ETE Aparecidinha is a wastewater treatment plant serving Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 10,565 people, supporting local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE Aparecidinha is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sorocaba, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 10,565 residents, contributing to the region's sanitation network. Sorocaba is an industrial and urban center in southeastern Brazil, and the plant plays a role in managing municipal wastewater. Brazil's wastewater treatment sector is regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with standards set by CONAMA resolutions. For plants serving communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant operates under the framework of Brazil's National Environmental Policy, which mandates licensing and monitoring of effluent quality. The treated effluent from ETE Aparecidinha likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Sorocaba River, a tributary of the Tietê River. The Tietê River ultimately drains into the Paraná River basin, which is a major hydrological system in South America. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent is expected to enter a local stream that feeds into the Sorocaba River, a tributary of the Tietê River. The Tietê River flows through São Paulo state and joins the Paraná River, which is part of the La Plata Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for water supply, irrigation, and industry. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically and economically important basin.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Aparecidinha is located in Sorocaba, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The address is Rua Orlando Scatena, Jardim Topázio, Sorocaba.
The plant serves approximately 10,565 people in the Sorocaba region.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Sorocaba River, a tributary of the Tietê River.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Environmental Policy, regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies, which set effluent standards and require operating licenses.
For communities of this size, secondary treatment is standard to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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