Overview
ETE AURIFLAMA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Auriflama, São Paulo, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 12,557 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
ETE AURIFLAMA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Auriflama, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 12,557, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. It is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by a tropical climate and significant agricultural activity. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, which are enforced by state environmental agencies such as CETESB in São Paulo. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant's designed capacity is reported as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately drains into the Paraná River basin, one of the largest river systems in South America. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for water supply, agriculture, and hydropower in the region. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving water body is part of the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and providing critical habitat for migratory birds. The region's agricultural runoff and urban discharges necessitate effective wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE AURIFLAMA is located in Auriflama, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated on an access road to the sewage treatment station in the immediate region of Araçatuba.
The plant serves a population of approximately 12,557 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Paraná River basin. The specific receiving water body is not named, but the plant's location suggests discharge into a tributary of the Paraná system.
The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, enforced by the state environmental agency CETESB in São Paulo. These regulations require appropriate treatment levels to meet water quality standards for receiving water bodies.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Many plants in São Paulo use activated sludge or lagoon systems to achieve compliance with discharge permits.
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