Overview
ETE Barueri is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 85,000 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 region of Brazil. The facility serves an estimated population of 85,381, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment framework is governed by the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997) and CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for organic matter and nutrients. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tietê River basin. The Tietê River flows through the São Paulo metropolitan region and empties into the Paraná River system, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This waterway supports diverse aquatic life and is critical for regional water supply and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tietê River basin, a major waterway in southeastern Brazil that flows through the densely populated São Paulo region. The Tietê River eventually joins the Paraná River system, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity, including migratory fish species. The surrounding area is heavily urbanized and industrialized, placing pressure on water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Barueri is located in Barueri, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated in the Alphaville district, within the São Paulo metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 85,381 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent from ETE Barueri is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Tietê River basin. The Tietê River eventually drains into the Paraná River system and the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant helps protect the Tietê River and its tributaries, which are part of the larger Paraná River basin. These waterways are vital for water supply and ecosystem health in the São Paulo region.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997) and CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent discharge standards. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet organic matter and nutrient limits.
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