Overview
ETE DUMONT is a wastewater treatment plant serving Dumont, São Paulo, Brazil, with a population of approximately 8,495. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE DUMONT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Dumont, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 8,495 residents in the Parque Industrial de Dumont area, contributing to local sanitation infrastructure. As a small-scale municipal facility, ETE DUMONT is subject to Brazil's environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level water quality standards. These frameworks require appropriate treatment to protect receiving water bodies, with secondary treatment being typical for communities of this size. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Pardo River basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. This region supports agricultural activities and diverse aquatic ecosystems, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters tributaries of the Pardo River, which flows into the Grande River and ultimately the Paraná River basin. This watershed supports agricultural irrigation and freshwater biodiversity in southeastern Brazil. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and protects downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE DUMONT is located in the Parque Industrial de Dumont area, in the city of Dumont, São Paulo state, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 8,495 residents in Dumont and its industrial area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Pardo River basin, which flows into the Grande River and the Paraná River system.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental standards, which set effluent quality limits to protect water resources.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is commonly required, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds to reduce organic matter and pathogens.
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