Overview
ETE Nova Campina is a secondary-level wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 4,300 people in Nova Campina, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges treated effluent into local water bodies.
ETE Nova Campina is a wastewater treatment plant located in Nova Campina, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 4,300 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated inland, far from the coast, and its operations are part of the regional sanitation infrastructure. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which are typical for small to medium agglomerations in Brazil. Under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental laws), secondary treatment is the minimum required for most inland discharges. The plant's discharge volume is approximately 432 cubic meters per day, reflecting its scale. The treated effluent is released into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Ribeira de Iguape River basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the water quality of downstream ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect these water bodies from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Ribeira de Iguape River basin, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports important aquatic habitats and is used for water supply and recreation. Secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Nova Campina is located in Nova Campina, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated inland, approximately 24 km from the coast.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,316 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Ribeira de Iguape River basin, which eventually flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard minimum requirement for municipal wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by federal CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For small agglomerations like Nova Campina, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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