Overview
ETE Novo Mundo Boituva is a wastewater treatment plant serving 9,282 people in Boituva, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Novo Mundo Boituva is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Residencial Céu Azul neighborhood of Boituva, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,282 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment facilities are regulated under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. It operates within the regulatory framework of São Paulo state's environmental agency (CETESB). The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Sorocaba River basin, which flows into the Tietê River and eventually reaches the Paraná River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Sorocaba River basin, a tributary of the Tietê River, which flows through São Paulo state before joining the Paraná River. The Paraná River system is one of South America's major drainage basins, supporting extensive biodiversity and providing water for millions of people. The local watershed is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and urban development, making proper wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Novo Mundo Boituva is located at Rua Alice de Souza Coelho in the Residencial Céu Azul neighborhood of Boituva, São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 9,282 residents in the Boituva area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Sorocaba River basin, which flows into the Tietê River and eventually the Paraná River system.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and is subject to oversight by São Paulo's environmental agency, CETESB. These regulations set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For small-to-medium agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet CONAMA standards. Common processes include activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors followed by post-treatment.
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