Overview
ETE ITAOCA is a secondary treatment plant in Itaoca, São Paulo, Brazil, serving 630 people. It discharges 79.02 cubic meters of treated wastewater, supporting local water quality.
ETE ITAOCA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Itaoca, a town in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 630 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Brazilian regulations under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 set effluent standards for such facilities. Plants of this size typically employ biological treatment methods like activated sludge or lagoons. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The plant plays a role in safeguarding water quality in the Ribeira de Iguape River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and supports aquatic life in this biodiverse region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ribeira de Iguape River basin, a watershed that flows through the Atlantic Forest and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Iguape. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries, which are sensitive to nutrient loading and require effective wastewater treatment to maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ITAOCA is located in Itaoca, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The address is Travessa da Salvador Gonçalves de Pontes, Itaoca, Região Imediata de Itapeva, São Paulo.
The plant serves a population of 630 people, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Ribeira de Iguape River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE ITAOCA provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian effluent standards.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Small plants like this are required to meet minimum treatment levels to protect water quality.
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