Overview
ETE MACAUBAL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Macaubal, São Paulo, Brazil. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit and serves a population of 6,698.
ETE MACAUBAL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Macaubal, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,698 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. It is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, in the southeastern region of the country. As a small-scale facility, ETE MACAUBAL is subject to Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level water quality standards. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to meet effluent standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 volume unit, indicating its intended scale of operation. The treated effluent from ETE MACAUBAL is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
ETE MACAUBAL discharges into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The Paraná River flows through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic habitats and water quality in this ecologically significant basin, which supports diverse fish species and provides water for agriculture and human use.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MACAUBAL is located in Macaubal, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast, in the southeastern region of the country.
ETE MACAUBAL serves a population of approximately 6,698 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from ETE MACAUBAL is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
ETE MACAUBAL helps protect the water quality of local streams within the Paraná River basin, a major river system that supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream.
ETE MACAUBAL operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level standards. For small agglomerations like Macaubal, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards.
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