Overview
ETE Mombuca is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving the city of Mombuca in São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,544 people.
ETE Mombuca is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Mombuca, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of around 2,544 residents, providing secondary treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids from domestic wastewater. As a secondary treatment facility, ETE Mombuca meets the standard level of treatment required for small agglomerations in Brazil. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants, ensuring that treated water meets minimum environmental criteria before discharge. The treated effluent from ETE Mombuca is discharged into local water bodies within the Piracicaba River basin, which ultimately flows into the Tietê River and then to the Paraná River system. This region is ecologically important, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for agriculture and communities downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piracicaba River basin, a tributary of the Tietê River, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for irrigation and drinking water supply. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Mombuca is located in the city of Mombuca, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local municipal area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,544 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
ETE Mombuca provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to break down organic matter and remove suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges into the Piracicaba River basin, which flows into the Tietê River and eventually the Paraná River system. Proper treatment helps protect these water bodies from pollution.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental standards, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality limits for wastewater treatment plants to protect water resources.
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