Overview
ETE BORA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Borá, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from a small population of 772 and discharges 96.33 units of treated effluent.
ETE BORA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Borá, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 772 residents, reflecting the rural character of the region. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set standards for effluent quality and water resource protection. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes organic matter and suspended solids through biological processes. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities in Brazil and meets the requirements of CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 for discharge into freshwater bodies. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 96.33 units, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent is released into local watercourses that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption downstream. Proper treatment at ETE BORA helps protect water quality in the region's streams and contributes to the ecological health of the broader watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Paranapanema River, a tributary of the Paraná River. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting fish species and riparian habitats. The region's agricultural activities depend on clean water, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preventing nutrient pollution and maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE BORA is located in Borá, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local community with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves a population of 772 residents, making it a small-scale facility typical of rural areas in São Paulo state.
ETE BORA provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids through biological processes, meeting Brazilian effluent standards.
The plant operates under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants in Brazil. Secondary treatment is required for most inland discharges.
The plant protects local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, helping to prevent pollution and maintain water quality for downstream ecosystems and human use.
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