Overview
ETE Areiópolis serves the municipality of Areiópolis in São Paulo, Brazil, treating wastewater for a population of approximately 9,595. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations.
ETE Areiópolis is a wastewater treatment plant located in Areiópolis, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 9,595 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a Brazilian treatment plant, ETE Areiópolis is subject to federal environmental standards set by CONAMA (National Environmental Council) and state-level regulations from CETESB (São Paulo State Environmental Company). The treated effluent from ETE Areiópolis is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Tietê River basin, which flows through São Paulo state and eventually reaches the Paraná River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and urban uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tietê River basin, a major watershed in São Paulo that drains into the Paraná River and ultimately the Río de la Plata estuary. The region's aquatic ecosystems support fish populations and riparian habitats, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and biodiversity in this agriculturally important area.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Areiópolis is located in Areiópolis, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 9,595 residents of Areiópolis, making it a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Tietê River basin, which flows through São Paulo state and eventually reaches the Paraná River system.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal standards from CONAMA and state-level regulations from CETESB, which set discharge limits and treatment requirements for wastewater facilities.
For small to medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet CONAMA standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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