Overview
ETE Motuca is a secondary treatment plant serving the city of Motuca, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting public health and environmental protection.
ETE Motuca is a wastewater treatment plant located in Motuca, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,268 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this inland community. As part of Brazil's wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing domestic sewage and protecting local water quality. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment is typical for smaller agglomerations in Brazil, where regulatory frameworks such as CONAMA resolutions set discharge standards. The plant's discharge volume of 380.41 cubic meters per day indicates its operational scale. The treated effluent from ETE Motuca is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. By treating wastewater, the plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Tietê River, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin. This basin drains into the Río de la Plata estuary, supporting a vast network of wetlands and floodplains. The region's aquatic ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient enrichment, making secondary treatment crucial for preventing eutrophication and maintaining biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Motuca is located in Motuca, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated along Estrada Vicinal Octávio Thomaz de Aquino, serving the local community.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,268 residents, making it a small-scale facility designed to handle domestic wastewater from the city of Motuca.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Tietê River basin. The plant uses secondary treatment to reduce organic pollutants before release.
By treating wastewater, ETE Motuca helps protect the Tietê River and its tributaries, which flow into the Paraná River basin. This contributes to the overall health of the Río de la Plata estuary system.
In Brazil, small-scale plants like ETE Motuca typically employ secondary treatment, as required by national regulations (CONAMA resolutions). This level of treatment effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting discharge standards for inland waters.
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