Overview
ETE Parque Meia Lua is a secondary treatment plant serving 8,981 people in Jacareí, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges 786.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE Parque Meia Lua is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Parque Meia Lua neighborhood of Jacareí, São Paulo, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 8,981 residents within the Metropolitan Region of Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte, an area characterized by a mix of urban and industrial development. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment aligns with Brazilian regulatory standards (CONAMA resolutions) for inland water bodies. The plant treats an average daily flow of 786.00 cubic meters, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Paraíba do Sul River basin, a major river system in southeastern Brazil. This river supplies water to millions of people and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Paraíba do Sul and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraíba do Sul River basin, which flows through the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Minas Gerais before reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Campos dos Goytacazes. The river is a critical water source for the region and supports a variety of fish species and riparian habitats. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, safeguarding aquatic life and downstream water uses.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Parque Meia Lua is located in the Parque Meia Lua neighborhood of Jacareí, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local community within the Metropolitan Region of Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte.
The plant serves a population of approximately 8,981 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Paraíba do Sul River basin. The basin ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment is standard for inland plants in Brazil under CONAMA regulations.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental standards set by CONAMA (National Environment Council). For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is generally required to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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