Overview
ETE JARDIM LUIZA is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 17,070 people in Franca, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE JARDIM LUIZA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim Luíza neighborhood of Franca, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 17,070 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment regulations, established by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies, require appropriate treatment for municipal effluents. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet discharge standards. It operates within the regulatory framework of São Paulo's environmental agency (CETESB). Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Rio Pardo basin, which flows into the Rio Grande and eventually the Paraná River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture in southeastern Brazil.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Pardo watershed, a tributary of the Rio Grande, which flows into the Paraná River basin. This region is part of the Atlantic Forest biome, known for its high biodiversity and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. The receiving waters support fish populations and provide water for irrigation and human consumption downstream.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JARDIM LUIZA is located in the Jardim Luíza neighborhood of Franca, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Its address is Rua Gildo Marquês Araújo, Jardim Luíza I, Franca.
The plant serves approximately 17,070 people, making it a small-to-medium agglomeration in Brazil's wastewater infrastructure.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Rio Pardo basin, which flows into the Rio Grande and eventually the Paraná River system.
The plant operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, and is overseen by São Paulo's environmental agency, CETESB. These regulations set discharge standards for municipal wastewater.
For plants of this scale in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet regulatory standards. This usually involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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