Overview
ETE Guapiacu II is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Guapiacu, Sao Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,697 residents with a discharge volume of 823.09 cubic meters.
ETE Guapiacu II is a wastewater treatment facility located in Guapiacu, a municipality in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,697 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Brazilian regulations for most urban wastewater. Under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy, secondary treatment ensures significant reduction of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant reports a wastewater discharge volume of 823.09 cubic meters, reflecting its operational scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Parana River basin, one of the most important hydrological systems in South America. The Parana River flows through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. The plant's operation contributes to protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Parana River basin, which drains into the Parana River and eventually the Rio de la Plata estuary. This basin supports a rich diversity of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for aquatic life. The region's tropical climate and agricultural activities make proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Guapiacu II is located in Guapiacu, a municipality in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 5,697 residents, making it a small to medium-sized treatment facility for the local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Parana River basin, which ultimately flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for most urban wastewater, ensuring significant reduction of organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy, which set discharge standards and water quality criteria for wastewater treatment facilities.
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