Overview
ETE AREALVA is a secondary treatment plant serving Arealva, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,867 people and discharges 754.99 m³/day.
ETE AREALVA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Arealva, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,867 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment operation in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume of 754.99 m³/day indicates its operational scale. Brazilian wastewater treatment regulations, established by CONAMA and state environmental agencies, require secondary treatment for urban areas to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tietê River basin, a major river system in São Paulo state. The Tietê River flows through the state and eventually reaches the Paraná River basin, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Tietê River basin, which is a critical waterway in São Paulo state. The Tietê River flows westward, joining the Paraná River and eventually draining into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The secondary treatment provided by ETE AREALVA helps reduce organic pollution, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE AREALVA is located in Arealva, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves the local community of approximately 4,867 residents.
ETE AREALVA provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater. This is the standard treatment level required for urban areas in Brazil.
The treated wastewater from ETE AREALVA is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Tietê River basin. The Tietê River eventually drains into the Paraná River and then to the Río de la Plata estuary.
ETE AREALVA operates under Brazilian environmental regulations set by CONAMA and the São Paulo state environmental agency. These regulations mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality and public health.
For a small agglomeration of about 5,000 people in Brazil, secondary treatment is typical. This level of treatment is sufficient to meet national standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal, protecting receiving water bodies.
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