Overview
ETE BALEIA is a wastewater treatment plant in São Sebastião, São Paulo, Brazil, serving 2,783 people. It is located near the coast in the Região Metropolitana do Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte.
ETE BALEIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Baleia neighborhood of Maresias, São Sebastião, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 2,783 residents in this coastal region, which is part of the Região Metropolitana do Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte. The facility is situated along Rodovia Doutor Manoel Hippollyto Rego, near the Barra do Sahy area. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, it operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies such as CETESB in São Paulo. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's discharge likely flows into local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast. This coastal setting makes proper treatment essential for preserving marine water quality and supporting the region's tourism and fishing industries. The surrounding area includes beaches and Atlantic Forest ecosystems that benefit from effective wastewater management.
Environmental context
ETE BALEIA is located in the coastal municipality of São Sebastião, within the Região Metropolitana do Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into small coastal streams or directly into the Atlantic Ocean via the region's drainage network. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. The nearby Atlantic Forest biome adds ecological sensitivity, as nutrient pollution can impact coastal water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ETE BALEIA is located in the Baleia neighborhood of Maresias, in São Sebastião, São Paulo, Brazil. The address is Rodovia Doutor Manoel Hippollyto Rego, Barra do Sahy, in the coastal region of the Região Metropolitana do Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte.
ETE BALEIA serves a population of 2,783 people in the São Sebastião area, a coastal municipality in São Paulo state.
Given its coastal location, ETE BALEIA likely discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's proximity to the coast suggests marine discharge or discharge into coastal streams.
ETE BALEIA operates under Brazilian federal and state environmental regulations. In São Paulo, the state environmental agency CETESB oversees wastewater treatment permits and compliance. The plant must meet standards set by CONAMA resolutions, which require appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations of around 2,800 people in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Common technologies include stabilization ponds, activated sludge systems, or anaerobic reactors, depending on local conditions and regulatory requirements.
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