ETE BILAC Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bilac, São Paulo, Brazil

ETE BILAC is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bilac, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 6,829 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility. It is situated in the interior of São Paulo, in the Região Imediata de Birigui-Penápolis, part of the broader Região Geográfica Intermediária de Araçatuba. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE BILAC operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies. For small agglomerations like Bilac, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. Brazilian regulations for wastewater treatment are guided by CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for various parameters. The treated effluent from ETE BILAC likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse freshwater species, and proper treatment is essential to maintain water quality in downstream rivers and reservoirs. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water resources from untreated sewage contamination.

ETE BILAC discharges into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. The downstream environment includes freshwater ecosystems that support diverse aquatic life, including fish and invertebrates. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and pathogen contamination in these waters.