Overview
ETE Assis Fortuninha serves the city of Assis, São Paulo, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 64,467 people. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations for wastewater treatment.
ETE Assis Fortuninha is a wastewater treatment plant located in Assis, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 64,467 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal sanitation network for the region. The plant is expected to comply with Brazil's national standards for wastewater treatment, which require at least secondary treatment for urban effluents. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, set discharge standards for treated wastewater, and plants of this scale typically employ biological treatment processes to meet these requirements. The treated effluent from ETE Assis Fortuninha is discharged into a local water body, likely a river or stream within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Assis Fortuninha is located in Assis, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and serves the urban area of Assis.
The plant serves approximately 64,467 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a river or stream within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. Plants of this scale are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, wastewater treatment plants commonly employ biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet secondary treatment standards and comply with national discharge limits.
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