Overview
ETE Birigui is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 105,000 people in Birigui, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Birigui is a wastewater treatment plant located in Birigui, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 105,487 residents, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by a tropical climate and significant agricultural and industrial activity. As a plant serving over 100,000 people, ETE Birigui is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) resolutions, which govern effluent discharge quality. The designed capacity is reported as 1. Brazilian regulations require such facilities to have proper licensing and monitoring to protect water resources. The treated effluent from ETE Birigui likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Tietê River basin, a major river system in São Paulo state. The Tietê River ultimately drains into the Paraná River basin, which is ecologically significant for its biodiversity and supports numerous aquatic species. The plant plays a crucial role in preventing untreated sewage from entering these waterways.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Tietê River, which flows through São Paulo state and joins the Paraná River. The Paraná River basin is one of the largest in South America, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions. Protecting this watershed from untreated sewage is critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Birigui is located in Birigui, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The address is Estrada do Baixote, Baixote, Birigui, in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 105,487 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater treatment standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Tietê River basin, eventually reaching the Paraná River.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality standards. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water resources.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants serving populations over 100,000 are generally expected to provide at least secondary treatment, often including biological processes, to meet national discharge standards.
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