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ETE CASA BRANCA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Casa Branca, São Paulo

Casa Branca, São Paulo, Brazil

Overview

ETE CASA BRANCA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Casa Branca, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 23,925 people, supporting local sanitation and environmental health.

ETE CASA BRANCA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Casa Branca, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,925 residents, making it a medium-sized facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for urban wastewater. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, ETE CASA BRANCA is expected to provide at least secondary treatment in line with Brazilian standards (CONAMA resolutions). The plant's design and operation are subject to oversight by state environmental agencies such as CETESB in São Paulo. The treated effluent from ETE CASA BRANCA is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Rio Pardo basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the region's rivers and reservoirs.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Rio Pardo basin, which flows into the Rio Grande and ultimately the Paraná River, one of South America's major river systems. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for irrigation and drinking water supplies. The region's tropical climate and agricultural activity make effective wastewater treatment critical to preventing nutrient pollution and maintaining ecological balance in downstream water bodies.

Frequently asked questions

ETE CASA BRANCA is located in Casa Branca, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local population with municipal wastewater treatment.

The plant serves approximately 23,925 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Rio Pardo basin, which flows into the Rio Grande and eventually the Paraná River.

The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions, and is subject to oversight by CETESB, the environmental agency of São Paulo state.

For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, in line with CONAMA Resolution 430/2011.

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