Overview
ETE FLORA RICA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Flora Rica, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from a population of 1,198, discharging 184.58 units of treated effluent.
ETE FLORA RICA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Flora Rica, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a small population of approximately 1,198 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this inland community in the southeastern region of the country. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Brazilian regulations for municipalities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets basic quality standards before discharge. The plant discharges a daily volume of 184.58 units of treated wastewater. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of the major hydrological systems in South America. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems, particularly in a region where agriculture and livestock farming are prevalent economic activities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and irrigation. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, protecting downstream ecosystems from nutrient enrichment and oxygen depletion.
Frequently asked questions
ETE FLORA RICA is located in Flora Rica, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves the local municipality in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,198 residents, making it a small-scale treatment facility for a rural community.
ETE FLORA RICA provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater before discharge.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for most municipalities, and plants of this scale are typically required to meet effluent quality standards for BOD and TSS.
The plant protects local water bodies in the Paraná River basin from untreated sewage, reducing nutrient pollution and safeguarding aquatic habitats. Its operation supports public health and environmental quality in the region.
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