Overview
ETE Guapiacu I is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Guapiacu, Sao Paulo, Brazil. It treats municipal wastewater for a population of approximately 5,697.
ETE Guapiacu I is a wastewater treatment plant located in Guapiacu, a municipality in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 5,697 people, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated in the interior of Sao Paulo state, within the Regiao Imediata de Sao Jose do Rio Preto. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set standards for effluent quality and water resource protection. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typical and meets the requirements for discharge into freshwater bodies. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 823.09 (likely cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its operational scale. The treated effluent from ETE Guapiacu I is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Parana River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems, including the Parana River and its associated wetlands and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Parana River basin, which flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agriculture and water supply. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Guapiacu I is located in Guapiacu, a municipality in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves the local community with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 5,697 people, providing secondary treatment for municipal wastewater from Guapiacu.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Parana River basin, eventually reaching the Rio de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil to protect water quality.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, which mandate treatment for municipal wastewater to reduce pollution and protect water resources.
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