Overview
ETE Estoril Atibaia is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 45,000 people in Atibaia, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Estoril Atibaia is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Recreio Estoril neighborhood of Atibaia, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 45,381, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Atibaia is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, within the Campinas intermediate geographic area. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE Estoril Atibaia is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level environmental regulations from CETESB, which set effluent discharge standards for organic matter, solids, and nutrients. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Atibaia River, a tributary of the Piracicaba River, which flows into the Tietê River and eventually reaches the Paraná River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agricultural activities in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atibaia River watershed, part of the larger Piracicaba-Capivari-Jundiaí basin, which flows into the Tietê River and ultimately the Paraná River system. This region supports ecologically sensitive riparian habitats and is important for water supply and biodiversity in southeastern Brazil. The downstream environment includes areas of Atlantic Forest remnants, which are critical for conservation.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Estoril Atibaia is located at Rua Anicleto Tavares in the Recreio Estoril neighborhood of Atibaia, São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 45,381 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Atibaia River, part of the Piracicaba River basin, which ultimately drains into the Paraná River system.
The plant operates under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and is regulated by CETESB, the environmental agency of São Paulo state, which sets effluent quality standards for organic matter, solids, and nutrients.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet CONAMA discharge standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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