Overview
ETE P1 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Peruíbe, São Paulo, Brazil, serving approximately 30,571 people. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the local watershed.
ETE P1 serves the municipality of Peruíbe in the Baixada Santista metropolitan region of São Paulo state, Brazil. The plant handles wastewater for a population of around 30,571, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under Brazilian regulations. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The treated effluent from ETE P1 ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via local rivers and estuaries. The Baixada Santista region features sensitive coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and Atlantic Forest remnants, which depend on proper wastewater management to maintain water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
ETE P1 discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Peruíbe. The region is part of the Baixada Santista, an area with extensive mangrove forests and estuarine systems that support diverse aquatic life. These coastal ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient pollution and require effective wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and habitat degradation.
Frequently asked questions
ETE P1 is located in Peruíbe, São Paulo, Brazil, in the Baixada Santista metropolitan region near the Atlantic coast.
ETE P1 serves approximately 30,571 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from ETE P1 is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Atlantic Ocean, passing through coastal estuaries and mangroves.
ETE P1 operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from São Paulo's environmental agency (CETESB), which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For plants of this scale in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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