Overview
ETE MONTE ALTO_TURVO serves Monte Alto, São Paulo, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 21,000 residents. The plant operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE MONTE ALTO_TURVO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Monte Alto, São Paulo, Brazil. Serving a population of approximately 21,000, the plant is part of the region's sanitation infrastructure managed by local authorities. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level regulations, which set discharge limits for organic matter, nutrients, and pathogens. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet these requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Turvo River basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides water for downstream communities, making effective treatment essential for protecting water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams feeding the Turvo River, a tributary of the Grande River, which flows into the Paraná River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and drinking water supply. Effective treatment is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream ecosystems in this agriculturally intensive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Monte Alto, São Paulo, Brazil, on Estrada Municipal Monte Alto - Taiaçú in the Jardim Bela Vista neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 21,000 residents in Monte Alto and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Turvo River, part of the Paraná River basin.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal standards (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011) and São Paulo state regulations, which set discharge limits for pollutants.
Plants of this scale commonly use secondary treatment processes like activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet regulatory standards for organic matter and nutrient removal.
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