Overview
ETE CIPO is a wastewater treatment plant in Embu-Guaçu, São Paulo, Brazil, serving a population of 8,811. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE CIPO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Embu-Guaçu, within the São Paulo metropolitan region of Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,811 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category for municipal wastewater management. As a plant in Brazil, ETE CIPO is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level environmental standards, which set effluent quality requirements for wastewater discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Rio Tietê or Rio Paraná systems. The surrounding region includes sensitive watersheds that support diverse aquatic life and provide water resources for the São Paulo metropolitan area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Rio Tietê basin, which flows through São Paulo state and eventually reaches the Paraná River system and the Rio de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is critical for water supply in one of Brazil's most densely populated regions. The area's subtropical climate and urban runoff patterns influence the treatment requirements for protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CIPO is located in Embu-Guaçu, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated along Rodovia José Simões Louro Júnior in the Val Flor neighborhood, within the São Paulo metropolitan region.
ETE CIPO serves a population of approximately 8,811 people, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility under Brazilian regulatory frameworks.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Rio Tietê basin. The final destination of the discharge is the Atlantic Ocean via the Paraná River system and the Rio de la Plata estuary.
ETE CIPO operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater discharges. State-level environmental agencies in São Paulo also enforce additional requirements to protect water resources.
For small agglomerations like ETE CIPO, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Brazilian effluent standards. This often involves biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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