Overview
ETE IACANGA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Iacanga, São Paulo, Brazil. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 8,846.
ETE IACANGA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Iacanga, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,846 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, which require adequate treatment for effluent discharge. For small agglomerations like Iacanga, secondary treatment is typically expected to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Tietê River basin, a major watershed in São Paulo state. The Tietê River flows through the state and eventually reaches the Paraná River system, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams within the Tietê River basin, which flows through São Paulo state and joins the Paraná River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. The area is inland, reducing direct marine impact, but proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE IACANGA is located in Iacanga, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local population with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 8,846 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility for the community of Iacanga.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Tietê River basin, which eventually flows into the Paraná River system.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water quality.
For small communities in Brazil, wastewater treatment plants commonly employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet national discharge standards.
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