Overview
ETE MOGI MIRIM is a wastewater treatment plant serving Mogi Guaçu, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 62,104 people, contributing to local water quality in the southeastern region.
ETE MOGI MIRIM is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mogi Guaçu, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Serving a population of around 62,104, it plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this urban area in the southeastern region of the country. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set standards for effluent quality and water resource protection. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet regulatory requirements for organic matter and nutrient removal. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the broader Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This makes the plant's performance important for downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into water bodies within the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and drinking. Downstream, the Paraná River flows into the Río de la Plata estuary, a critical habitat for fish and migratory species. Effective treatment at ETE MOGI MIRIM helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and organic loading.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MOGI MIRIM is located in Mogi Guaçu, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local municipality as part of the regional wastewater infrastructure.
The plant serves approximately 62,104 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under typical population-tier classifications.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of this major South American river system.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent standards for organic matter, nutrients, and other pollutants. These regulations are enforced by state environmental agencies.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. This usually involves biological processes such as activated sludge or aerated lagoons to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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