Overview
ETE Jaboticabal SP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 69,527 people in Jaboticabal, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Jaboticabal SP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Jaboticabal, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 69,527 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Its location in the southeastern region of the country places it within a densely populated and economically active area. As a plant serving a medium-sized urban population, ETE Jaboticabal SP is expected to comply with Brazil's national environmental standards, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level regulations from CETESB (São Paulo's environmental agency). These regulations typically require secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. Facilities of this scale in São Paulo generally employ biological treatment systems such as activated sludge or aerated lagoons. The treated effluent from ETE Jaboticabal SP is discharged into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The receiving water body supports aquatic life and is used for downstream water supply and irrigation. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the region's rivers and contributes to the ecological health of the broader Paraná watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for agriculture and urban areas. The region's tropical climate with seasonal rainfall can affect dilution capacity, making consistent treatment important for maintaining downstream water quality and preventing eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Jaboticabal SP is located in Jaboticabal, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the urban population of the municipality.
The plant serves approximately 69,527 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows to the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state regulations from CETESB, which set effluent quality standards for organic matter, solids, and other pollutants.
Plants of this scale in São Paulo typically use secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or aerated lagoons, to meet regulatory standards before discharge.
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