Overview
ETE ITABERA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Itaberá, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,211 residents, operating under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE ITABERA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Itaberá, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 10,211 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are subject to Brazilian environmental standards. Brazil's wastewater treatment framework is governed by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids. It is expected to comply with discharge standards set by the São Paulo state environmental authority (CETESB). The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's freshwater systems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Paranapanema River, part of the larger Paraná River basin. This basin drains into the Río de la Plata, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and urban use. The region's watershed is ecologically sensitive, with riparian forests and wetlands that benefit from controlled nutrient and pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ITABERA is located in Itaberá, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated along Rodovia Eduardo Saigh in the central area of the city.
The plant serves approximately 10,211 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management categories.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Paranapanema River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from CETESB (São Paulo's environmental agency). These require compliance with effluent quality standards for organic matter and suspended solids.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or anaerobic systems like UASB reactors, followed by post-treatment to meet discharge limits.
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