Overview
ETE Guarani d'Oeste is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,646 people in Guarani d'Oeste, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges 248.56 units of treated wastewater, supporting local water quality.
ETE Guarani d'Oeste is a wastewater treatment plant located in Guarani d'Oeste, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 1,646 residents, providing secondary treatment to domestic wastewater. It is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by a tropical climate and agricultural activity. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in protecting local water resources from untreated sewage. The treatment process ensures that effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The treated wastewater from ETE Guarani d'Oeste is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption downstream. The plant's operation helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, contributing to the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Turvo River, a tributary of the Paraná River basin. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and providing water for irrigation and drinking. The region's agricultural runoff can contribute to nutrient pollution, making the plant's secondary treatment important for mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Guarani d'Oeste is located in Guarani d'Oeste, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves a population of 1,646 residents, providing secondary treatment for domestic wastewater.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Paraná River, a major South American river.
The plant helps protect the Turvo River and its tributaries, which flow into the Paraná River basin, by reducing pollutant loads from sewage.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For small agglomerations like Guarani d'Oeste, this level of treatment is typical to meet water quality goals.
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