Overview
ETE Engenho Piracicaba is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,430 people in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges approximately 543 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE Engenho Piracicaba is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of 2,430 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small scale. The plant is situated along the Piracicaba River, a key waterway in the region. As a secondary treatment plant, ETE Engenho Piracicaba provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under national regulations, ensuring that effluent meets basic quality standards before discharge. The plant's daily discharge volume of 543.36 cubic meters reflects its modest capacity. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Piracicaba River, which flows into the Tietê River, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and recreation downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the Piracicaba River and contributes to the ecological health of the broader Paraná basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piracicaba River, which flows into the Tietê River and ultimately reaches the Paraná River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for multiple uses. The region's subtropical climate and urban development make effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining river health and preventing eutrophication downstream.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Engenho Piracicaba is located at Rua do Porto, Parque da Rua do Porto, in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 2,430 people in the Piracicaba area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Piracicaba River, which flows into the Tietê River and then into the Paraná River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory standards for small agglomerations.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies.
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