Overview
ETE Monte Castelo is a secondary treatment plant serving Monte Castelo, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges 513.41 m³/day of treated wastewater, supporting local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE Monte Castelo is a wastewater treatment plant located in Monte Castelo, within the São Paulo state region of Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,254 residents, providing secondary-level treatment to municipal wastewater. As part of Brazil's sanitation framework, it contributes to public health and environmental protection in the interior of São Paulo. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a discharge volume of 513.41 m³/day, it is sized for the local community. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA resolutions, set standards for effluent quality and receiving water body protection, guiding the plant's operational requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses, eventually contributing to the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for agriculture, industry, and water supply in the region. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin supports important aquatic habitats and is a key water resource for southeastern Brazil. The secondary treatment reduces organic pollution, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality for communities and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Monte Castelo is located in Monte Castelo, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local municipality within the Região Imediata de Dracena.
The plant serves approximately 3,254 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses, which eventually flow into the Paraná River basin. The discharge volume is 513.41 m³/day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental standards set by CONAMA, which establish effluent quality limits and receiving water body protections. Secondary treatment is appropriate for small communities to meet these requirements.
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