Overview
ETE CRISTAIS PAULISTA is a secondary treatment plant serving 5,543 people in Cristais Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges 823.08 m³/day of treated wastewater into local water bodies.
ETE CRISTAIS PAULISTA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cristais Paulista, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,543 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011) for most inland water bodies. This process typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Rio Grande basin, part of the Paraná River system. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides water for downstream communities. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this region of southeastern Brazil.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams that flow into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and drinking water supply. The region's tropical climate with seasonal rainfall influences dilution capacity, making consistent secondary treatment important for maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rua Vitor Mendonça in Cristais Paulista, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local municipality within the Região Imediata de Franca.
The plant serves approximately 5,543 people, making it a small-scale facility focused on treating domestic wastewater from the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Rio Grande basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. The discharge volume averages 823.08 m³ per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011) for inland water bodies. This process typically includes biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For small plants serving under 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards for BOD, COD, and TSS before discharge into surface waters.
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