Overview
ETE Monte Aprazível serves the city of Monte Aprazível in São Paulo, Brazil, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population served of 18,888. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE Monte Aprazível is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Monte Aprazível, São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of 18,888 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating a small to medium-scale operation typical of inland towns in the state. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is generally required to reduce organic load and pathogens before discharge. It is expected to meet the regulatory framework set by the São Paulo environmental agency (CETESB). The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Turvo River basin, part of the Paraná River system. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides water for downstream communities. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Turvo River, a tributary of the Paraná River. The downstream environment includes agricultural lands and small urban areas, where nutrient pollution from wastewater can lead to eutrophication. Protecting this watershed is important for maintaining water quality for irrigation and drinking water supplies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Monte Aprazível is located in Monte Aprazível, São Paulo, Brazil, along Rodovia Feliciano Salles da Cunha.
The plant serves a population of 18,888 people in Monte Aprazível and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Turvo River basin, part of the larger Paraná River system.
The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from CETESB, the São Paulo environmental agency.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and pathogens, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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