Overview
ETE Curtume is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil, serving approximately 6,500 people. It discharges treated effluent into the Piracicaba River basin, a tributary of the Tietê River.
ETE Curtume is a wastewater treatment plant located in Piracicaba, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 6,493 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal treatment operation in the Região Metropolitana de Piracicaba. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE Curtume operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies. For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is released into the Piracicaba River basin, which flows into the Tietê River, one of the most important waterways in São Paulo state. The Tietê River ultimately drains into the Paraná River basin, contributing to the La Plata Basin ecosystem. The Piracicaba River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for water supply, recreation, and agriculture downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piracicaba River, a tributary of the Tietê River, which flows through São Paulo state before joining the Paraná River system. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting fish populations and riparian habitats. The Tietê River is heavily influenced by urban and industrial activities, making proper treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and aquatic biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Curtume is located at Rua Francisco Negrini Romero, in the Terras di Treviso neighborhood, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 6,493 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Piracicaba River basin, which flows into the Tietê River and eventually the Paraná River system.
As a Brazilian plant, it operates under CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which set effluent standards and monitoring requirements.
For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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