Overview
ETE NIPOA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Nipoã, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,594 residents with a discharge volume of 535.55 cubic meters.
ETE NIPOA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Nipoã, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 3,594 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal treatment plant in the interior of the state. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets basic environmental standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agriculture and water supply downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and into the Río de la Plata estuary. The local watershed supports agricultural activities and provides habitat for fish species such as the dourado and pacu. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE NIPOA is located in Nipoã, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local community with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 3,594 people, making it a small-scale facility for a small town in São Paulo.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
ETE NIPOA provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for communities of this size, ensuring organic matter and solids are reduced.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For small agglomerations like Nipoã, secondary treatment is typical to meet discharge standards and protect water resources.
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