Overview
ETE GALIA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Gália, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats municipal wastewater for a population of 4,683, discharging 661.90 cubic meters of treated effluent.
ETE GALIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gália, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,683 people, making it a small-scale municipal treatment operation in the interior of the state. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is appropriate and aligns with typical Brazilian wastewater treatment standards. The plant discharges a daily volume of 661.90 cubic meters of treated effluent. The treated effluent from ETE GALIA is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately 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 at ETE GALIA helps protect water quality in this important watershed.
Environmental context
ETE GALIA discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and eventually joins the Río de la Plata estuary. The basin supports a rich diversity of fish and aquatic life, including migratory species. The region's subtropical climate means seasonal rainfall variations can affect river flow and dilution capacity, making consistent treatment important for maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE GALIA is located in the municipality of Gália, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local urban population.
ETE GALIA serves approximately 4,683 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
ETE GALIA provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants operate under federal and state environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for municipal wastewater, and plants must comply with discharge limits to protect water bodies.
For small communities in Brazil, secondary treatment is typical and often achieved through technologies like activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors, depending on local conditions and available resources.
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