Overview
ETE BREJO ALEGRE is a secondary treatment plant serving Brejo Alegre, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from a population of 1,839 and discharges 296.66 units of treated effluent.
ETE BREJO ALEGRE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Brejo Alegre, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,839 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the local community. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under the National Environment Council (CONAMA) regulations. This process typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets discharge standards before release. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Tietê River basin, which ultimately flows into the Paraná River and then to the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a crucial role in safeguarding water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tietê River basin, a major tributary of the Paraná River, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for agriculture, industry, and drinking water supplies in southeastern Brazil. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE BREJO ALEGRE is located in Brejo Alegre, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated on Rua Santos Dumont in the urban area of the city.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,839 residents, providing secondary treatment for domestic wastewater from the local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Tietê River basin, which eventually flows into the Paraná River and the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is the minimum requirement for municipal plants of this scale.
For small communities like Brejo Alegre, secondary treatment is standard. This typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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