Overview
ETE Capela do Alto is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Capela do Alto, São Paulo, Brazil, serving approximately 10,035 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Capela do Alto is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Capela do Alto, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 10,035 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in Brazil, ETE Capela do Alto is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level regulations from CETESB, which set effluent discharge standards. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Sorocaba River basin, which flows into the Tietê River and eventually reaches the Paraná River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sorocaba River basin, a tributary of the Tietê River, which flows through São Paulo state and joins the Paraná River. This watershed is ecologically important, supporting fish populations and riparian habitats. Downstream waters are used for drinking water supply and irrigation, making effective treatment critical for protecting water quality and public health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Capela do Alto is located in Capela do Alto, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, in the Sorocaba metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 10,035 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility in Brazil.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Sorocaba River basin, which flows into the Tietê River and eventually the Paraná River.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level regulations from CETESB, which set effluent quality standards for organic matter, solids, and other pollutants.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, often using activated sludge or similar biological processes to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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