Overview
ETE Barueri is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 51,800 people in Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Barueri is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Barueri, within the São Paulo metropolitan area, Brazil. The facility serves an estimated population of 51,799, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for the region. As a plant in Brazil, ETE Barueri is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other federal and state regulations that set effluent discharge standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Tietê River basin, a major tributary of the Paraná River system. This river network supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people downstream, making effective treatment critical for regional water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Tietê River, a key waterway in São Paulo state. The Tietê River traverses the metropolitan region and eventually joins the Paraná River, which empties into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports important aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for downstream communities, so nutrient and pathogen removal are essential to prevent eutrophication and protect public health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Barueri is located in Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil, in the Alphaville district. It serves the municipality of Barueri within the São Paulo metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 51,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges into local water bodies that flow into the Tietê River, a major river in São Paulo state. The Tietê River eventually joins the Paraná River, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants. Plants serving populations over 50,000 typically require secondary treatment to meet these standards, though specific treatment levels at ETE Barueri are not publicly detailed.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems. This reduces organic matter and suspended solids to meet CONAMA discharge limits.
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