Overview
ETE Paraguacu Paulista is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Paraguaçu Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 37,976 people in the state's interior.
ETE Paraguacu Paulista is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Paraguaçu Paulista, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 37,976 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in Brazil, it operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA). For agglomerations of this scale, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment to meet effluent standards for organic matter and suspended solids. It is expected to comply with applicable discharge standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into a local water body within the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural activity and seasonal rainfall patterns, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Paraná River, which flows through southeastern Brazil and joins the Paraguay River to form the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. The surrounding area is predominantly agricultural, with sugarcane and grain farming, so the plant helps mitigate nutrient and organic pollution that could otherwise impact downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Paraguacu Paulista is located in Paraguaçu Paulista, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves the municipality and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 37,976 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that is part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and ANA guidelines, which set effluent quality standards for organic matter and suspended solids.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards. This often involves biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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