Overview
ETE Elias Fausto serves approximately 11,889 people in Elias Fausto, São Paulo, Brazil. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, contributing to local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE Elias Fausto is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Elias Fausto, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves a population of around 11,889 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated in the Região Metropolitana de Piracicaba, an area with significant agricultural and industrial activity. Brazil's wastewater treatment framework is governed by federal laws such as the National Basic Sanitation Law (Law No. 11.445/2007) and CONAMA resolutions. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and protect water quality. It is expected to meet national effluent standards. The treated effluent from ETE Elias Fausto likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Piracicaba River basin, which flows into the Tietê River and eventually reaches the Paraná River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and urban use downstream. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Piracicaba River, part of the Tietê River basin, which drains into the Paraná River and ultimately the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply. Effective treatment helps control nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Elias Fausto is located in the city of Elias Fausto, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local population as part of the municipal sanitation infrastructure.
The plant serves approximately 11,889 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Piracicaba River basin, which flows into the Tietê River and eventually reaches the Paraná River basin.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Basic Sanitation Law (Law No. 11.445/2007) and CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent standards and treatment requirements for municipal wastewater.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with national discharge standards.
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