Overview
ETE MIRASSOL DRACENA is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 13,302 people in Dracena, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE MIRASSOL DRACENA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dracena, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 13,302 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated near the UNESP campus along Rodovia Comandante João Ribeiro de Barros, reflecting its role in supporting both the local community and educational institutions. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies. For plants serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge quality standards. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to comply with the applicable regulatory framework for effluent quality and environmental protection. The treated effluent from ETE MIRASSOL DRACENA is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water downstream. The plant's operation is critical for protecting water quality in the region and preventing pollution of the Paraná River and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and eventually into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's location inland, over 50 km from the coast, means its effluent primarily affects freshwater ecosystems rather than marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MIRASSOL DRACENA is located in Dracena, São Paulo, Brazil, near the UNESP campus along Rodovia Comandante João Ribeiro de Barros.
The plant serves approximately 13,302 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration in Brazil's wastewater infrastructure.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant helps protect the Paraná River basin, a major South American river system that supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for multiple uses.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which mandate secondary treatment for communities of this size to ensure effluent quality.
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