ETE CANJICA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Itu, São Paulo, Brazil

ETE CANJICA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Itu, São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 144,269 people in the Residencial Saint Paul area, along Rodovia Engenheiro Herculano Godoy Passos. Itu is part of the Sorocaba metropolitan region, an area with significant urban and industrial activity. Brazil's wastewater treatment regulations are established by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies. For a plant of this scale serving over 100,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant operates under the oversight of the São Paulo state environmental agency (CETESB), which issues operating permits and monitors compliance. The treated effluent from ETE CANJICA is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Tietê River basin, one of the most important river systems in São Paulo state. The Tietê River flows westward through the state and eventually joins the Paraná River, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Tietê River basin. The Tietê River is a major waterway in São Paulo state, flowing through the metropolitan region of São Paulo and eventually reaching the Paraná River. The downstream environment includes diverse aquatic habitats that support fish and other wildlife. Effective treatment at ETE CANJICA helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting water quality in the Tietê River and its tributaries.