ETE Juquia Cedro - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Juquiá, São Paulo

ETE Juquia Cedro is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Juquiá, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,806 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment operation. The plant is situated in the Região Imediata de Registro, part of the broader Sorocaba intermediate region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant reports a daily discharge volume of 518.40 cubic meters, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Ribeira de Iguape River basin. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the health of the Atlantic Forest biome. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and preventing untreated sewage from entering sensitive coastal ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Ribeira de Iguape River basin, which flows through the Atlantic Forest and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Iguape. This watershed supports a rich diversity of fish and aquatic species, and its estuarine areas are important for migratory birds and marine life. The secondary treatment provided by ETE Juquia Cedro helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, safeguarding the ecological integrity of the river and downstream coastal waters.