ETE CANDIDO MOTA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Cândido Mota, São Paulo, Brazil

ETE CANDIDO MOTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cândido Mota, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,712 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. It operates within the Região Imediata de Assis, part of the larger Região Geográfica Intermediária de Marília. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE CANDIDO MOTA is subject to national regulations under the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies. For plants serving populations around 10,000, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. It is expected to comply with applicable discharge standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant basin.

The treated effluent from ETE CANDIDO MOTA flows into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical resource for agriculture and drinking water in the region. The plant's operation helps mitigate nutrient loading and pollution, contributing to the ecological health of downstream water bodies.