Overview
ETE Estrela do Norte is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,174 people in Estrela do Norte, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges 259.83 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE Estrela do Norte is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Estrela do Norte, a small town in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 2,174 residents, reflecting its role in providing sanitation for a small agglomeration in the southeastern region of the country. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for inland water bodies. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Paranapanema River basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and agricultural activities downstream. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in the watershed, which ultimately flows to the Río de la Plata estuary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed the Paranapanema River, a major tributary of the Paraná River. The Paraná River system drains into the Río de la Plata estuary, supporting diverse ecosystems including wetlands and floodplains. Downstream waters are important for agriculture, fisheries, and biodiversity, making effective treatment crucial for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Estrela do Norte is located in Estrela do Norte, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated at Fazenda 3 Corações in the immediate region of Presidente Prudente.
The plant serves a population of 2,174 people, making it a small-scale facility designed for a rural or small-town community in southeastern Brazil.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard requirement for inland discharges under Brazilian environmental regulations.
The plant discharges approximately 259.83 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. This volume reflects the small population served and the local water demand.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental standards set by CONAMA (National Environment Council). For small agglomerations like Estrela do Norte, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies, in line with national sanitation policies.
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