Overview
ETE Bairro das Antas is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Dracena, São Paulo, Brazil, serving approximately 26,644 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Bairro das Antas is a wastewater treatment plant located in Dracena, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 26,644 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. It is situated in the southeastern region of the country, an area characterized by a tropical climate and significant agricultural activity. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997), which set discharge limits for organic matter, nutrients, and pathogens. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. The plant's operational context aligns with these national requirements, ensuring treated water meets environmental protection criteria before discharge. The treated effluent from ETE Bairro das Antas is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for irrigation, industry, and drinking water downstream. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting water quality in the region, reducing pollution loads that could otherwise impact the Paraná River and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, a vast watershed that ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin supports important fish populations and migratory species. The region's agricultural runoff and urban runoff pose additional nutrient and sediment challenges, making the plant's treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Bairro das Antas is located in Dracena, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated in the southeastern region of the country, within the Região Imediata de Dracena.
The plant serves approximately 26,644 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility under Brazilian standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin. The plant's discharge is regulated under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
The plant protects the water quality of local streams and rivers within the Paraná River basin, which is a major hydrological system in South America. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for multiple uses downstream.
The plant operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge limits. For a plant serving around 26,644 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet these standards, ensuring environmental protection.
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