Overview
ETE Florida Paulista is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Flórida Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 9,732 people.
ETE Florida Paulista is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Flórida Paulista, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 9,732 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, it is subject to Brazilian wastewater treatment standards, which require appropriate treatment to protect water quality. Facilities of this scale typically employ secondary treatment methods to meet effluent standards. It plays a role in managing local wastewater. The treated effluent from ETE Florida Paulista is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture, industry, and communities downstream. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, a vast watershed that drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and provides water for agriculture and urban areas. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecological balance in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Florida Paulista is located in Flórida Paulista, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated inland, approximately 21.615°S latitude and 51.195°W longitude.
The plant serves a population of about 9,732 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin. The specific receiving water body is not named, but the basin drains into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent standards. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Brazil commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet effluent standards and protect downstream water bodies.
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