ETE JOAO RAMALHO Wastewater Treatment Plant - João Ramalho, São Paulo, Brazil

ETE JOAO RAMALHO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in João Ramalho, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,677 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant employs secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment meets the basic standards required for municipal wastewater in Brazil, as outlined by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) regulations. The plant discharges an average of 363.85 cubic meters of treated effluent per day. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of the most significant hydrological systems in South America. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and streams.

The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse fish species and provide important water resources for agriculture and human consumption. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin.