Overview
ETE Limoeiro serves Álvares Machado, São Paulo, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 21,769 people. The plant operates under Brazil's national sanitation regulatory framework.
ETE Limoeiro is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Bairro Limoeiro area of Álvares Machado, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 21,769 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for the region. Brazil's wastewater treatment sector is regulated by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and the Ministry of Cities, with state-level environmental agencies overseeing permits and compliance. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge into receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment at ETE Limoeiro helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that flow into the Paraná River basin, a major hydrological system in southeastern Brazil. The basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for irrigation and municipal use. Downstream, the Paraná River flows into the Río de la Plata estuary, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality across a large geographic area.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Limoeiro is located in the Bairro Limoeiro area of Álvares Machado, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 21,769 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, overseen by CONAMA and state-level agencies, which set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards, often using activated sludge or similar biological processes.
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