Overview
ETE Cosmorama is a secondary treatment plant serving 4,920 people in Cosmorama, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting regional sanitation.
ETE Cosmorama is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cosmorama, within the São Paulo state of Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 4,920 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated in the Região Imediata de Votuporanga, part of the broader São José do Rio Preto region. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under national regulations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant handles a discharge volume of 559.31 units, reflecting its capacity to manage local wastewater flows. The treated effluent from ETE Cosmorama is discharged into nearby water bodies, contributing to the protection of local watersheds. The plant's location inland, more than 10 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact. Its operations help maintain water quality in the region's rivers and streams, supporting downstream ecosystems and community health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local water bodies within the São Paulo interior, part of the Paraná River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream water quality in rivers that eventually flow into the Paraná River and the Río de la Plata estuary.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Cosmorama is located in Cosmorama, São Paulo, Brazil, on Estrada do Matadouro. It serves the local municipality in the Região Imediata de Votuporanga.
The plant serves a population of 4,920 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, after undergoing secondary treatment to reduce organic pollutants.
ETE Cosmorama provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for municipal wastewater in Brazil. This typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. Compliance is overseen by state environmental agencies like CETESB in São Paulo.
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