Overview
ETE ICeM is a wastewater treatment plant serving Icém, São Paulo, Brazil. It serves a population of 6,779 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in a unit such as m³/s or MLD).
ETE ICeM is a wastewater treatment plant located in Icém, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,779 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment sector is regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with standards set by CONAMA resolutions. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The region's water resources support agricultural activities and local ecosystems, making effective treatment crucial for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters a tributary of the Paraná River, which flows through southeastern Brazil and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. The Paraná basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and contamination that could impact downstream ecosystems and water users.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ICeM is located in Icém, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated in the southeastern region of the country, within the Paraná River basin.
ETE ICeM serves a population of approximately 6,779 people, making it a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility in the region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin. The basin ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
For small to medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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