Overview
ETE Borborema is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Borborema, São Paulo, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 13,091 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
ETE Borborema is a wastewater treatment plant located in Borborema, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 13,091 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards. The plant is situated along Rodovia Deputado Leônidas Pacheco Ferreira, a major local roadway. Brazilian regulations under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA) require appropriate treatment for municipal wastewater. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Tietê River basin, which flows through São Paulo state and eventually reaches the Paraná River system. This region is part of the Southeast Brazil watershed, supporting agricultural and urban water uses. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located within the Tietê River basin, a major waterway in São Paulo state that drains into the Paraná River and ultimately the Río de la Plata estuary. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for irrigation and drinking water supply. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains ecological balance in this densely populated watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Borborema is located on Rodovia Deputado Leônidas Pacheco Ferreira in Borborema, São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 13,091 residents in the municipality of Borborema.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse within the Tietê River basin, which flows through São Paulo state.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and ANA guidelines, which set effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Brazilian effluent standards, often involving biological processes.
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