Overview
ETE Cajobi is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 9,100 residents in Cajobi, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Cajobi is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cajobi, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 9,100 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are subject to Brazil's environmental standards set by CONAMA and state-level agencies. Brazilian regulations require adequate treatment for municipal wastewater, with secondary treatment being typical for communities of this size. It is expected to meet the standards outlined in CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which governs effluent discharge quality. The plant's design and operation likely align with common practices for small municipalities in the São Paulo region. The treated effluent from ETE Cajobi is discharged into a local water body, which eventually drains into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and human consumption downstream. Proper treatment at ETE Cajobi helps protect water quality in this important watershed.
Environmental context
ETE Cajobi discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Rio Grande, part of the Paraná River basin. This basin drains into the Río de la Plata estuary, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for millions of people. The region's tropical climate and agricultural activity make effective wastewater treatment crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Cajobi is located in Cajobi, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated on Estrada Vicinal Manoel Carlos Rosa, in the Piscina neighborhood, within the Região Imediata de Barretos.
ETE Cajobi serves approximately 9,133 people, making it a small-to-medium sized wastewater treatment facility for the region.
The treated effluent from ETE Cajobi is discharged into a local water body, which eventually flows into the Rio Grande, a tributary of the Paraná River basin.
ETE Cajobi helps protect the local watercourses that feed into the Rio Grande and the broader Paraná River basin, which is a major water source for agriculture and communities in southeastern Brazil.
ETE Cajobi operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality criteria. Plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment to meet discharge limits.
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