Overview
ETE COMPLEXO 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Penápolis, São Paulo, Brazil, serving approximately 13,970 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE COMPLEXO 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Penápolis, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves an estimated population of 13,970 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for the region. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The treated effluent from ETE COMPLEXO 2 likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for irrigation and drinking water. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE COMPLEXO 2 is located in Penápolis, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The address is Prolongamento da Rui Barbosa, Penápolis, in the immediate region of Birigui-Penápolis.
The plant serves approximately 13,970 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration in Brazil's wastewater infrastructure.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards, and is overseen by the state environmental agency of São Paulo (CETESB).
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Brazilian effluent standards, often using processes like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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