Overview
ETE HERCULANDIA I is a secondary treatment plant serving Herculândia, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,940 residents, discharging 576.75 cubic meters daily.
ETE HERCULANDIA I is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Barro Preto district of Herculândia, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 3,940 people, typical of a small agglomeration in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for inland water bodies. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of Brazil's major hydrological systems. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams that flow into the Tietê River, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for irrigation and drinking water in São Paulo state. The region's tropical climate and agricultural activities make proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE HERCULANDIA I is located in the Barro Preto district of Herculândia, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 3,940 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management frameworks.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is generally required for inland discharges to protect water quality.
The plant helps protect local water bodies in the Paraná River basin from untreated sewage, reducing nutrient pollution and safeguarding aquatic ecosystems and downstream water users.
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