Overview
ETE Osvaldo Cruz is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving 27,187 people in Osvaldo Cruz, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Osvaldo Cruz is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Osvaldo Cruz, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 27,187 residents, placing it in the 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 serving populations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. It operates within the regulatory framework of São Paulo state's environmental agency. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of Brazil's major hydrological systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture and urban use downstream. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect water quality in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters local tributaries of the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports important aquatic habitats and is used for irrigation and drinking water supply. The region's tropical climate and agricultural activity make effective wastewater treatment essential for preventing nutrient pollution and protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Osvaldo Cruz is located in the city of Osvaldo Cruz, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves the municipal wastewater needs of the local population.
The plant serves approximately 27,187 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater infrastructure categories.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin. The plant's discharge contributes to the regional hydrological system.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy. São Paulo state's environmental agency oversees compliance with effluent standards for facilities of this scale.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent quality standards. This level of treatment removes organic matter and suspended solids, protecting receiving water bodies.
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