Overview
ETE Ipaússu is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Ipaussu, São Paulo, Brazil, serving approximately 11,362 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Ipaússu is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ipaussu, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 11,362 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment facilities are regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. It operates within the framework of Brazil's water quality legislation. The treated effluent from ETE Ipaússu is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paranapanema River basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Paranapanema River, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for irrigation and drinking water supply downstream. The region's tropical climate and agricultural activity make effective wastewater treatment essential for preventing nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality in the Paraná system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Ipaússu is located in Ipaussu, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves the local community with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 11,362 people, making it a small to medium-sized treatment facility in the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paranapanema River, part of the larger Paraná River basin.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations set by CONAMA and state agencies, which require secondary treatment for facilities of this size to meet effluent quality standards.
For small to medium agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds are commonly used to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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