Overview
ETE Igarapava is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 25,280 people in Igarapava, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Igarapava is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Igarapava, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 25,280 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in Brazil, ETE Igarapava is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level environmental regulations, which set effluent discharge standards for organic matter, solids, and nutrients. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Rio Grande basin, which flows into the Paraná River system. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides drinking water for downstream communities. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this region.
Environmental context
ETE Igarapava discharges into the Rio Grande basin, a tributary of the Paraná River, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. Maintaining effluent quality is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water resources.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Igarapava is located in Igarapava, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves the local municipality.
The plant serves approximately 25,280 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Rio Grande basin, which flows into the Paraná River system.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet organic matter and solids removal standards, often using activated sludge or similar processes.
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