Overview
ETE FERRAZ is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,279 people in Rio Claro, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges 259.20 m³/day of treated wastewater into local water bodies.
ETE FERRAZ is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rio Claro, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves a small population of 1,279 residents, reflecting its role in a smaller community. The plant is situated in the interior of São Paulo state, away from the coast, and operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required by Brazilian regulations for municipal wastewater. With a discharge volume of 259.20 m³/day, the facility meets the treatment needs of its service area. Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards that such plants must comply with, ensuring treated effluent meets quality criteria before release. The treated wastewater from ETE FERRAZ is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, one of the largest river systems in South America. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems and water resources used for agriculture and recreation in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams that flow into the Corumbataí River, a tributary of the Piracicaba River, which is part of the Paraná River basin. The downstream environment includes the Piracicaba River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for water supply and irrigation. The region's subtropical climate and agricultural activities make proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
ETE FERRAZ is located in Rio Claro, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated along Estrada da Jacutinga, in the interior region of the state, away from the coast.
ETE FERRAZ serves a population of 1,279 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility serving a local community in Rio Claro.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin. The effluent undergoes secondary treatment before release, meeting Brazilian discharge standards.
ETE FERRAZ provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required for municipal wastewater in Brazil. This level of treatment removes organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards. For small plants like ETE FERRAZ, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet these requirements.
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