Overview
ETE Patrocinio Paulista is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Patrocínio Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,979 residents.
ETE Patrocinio Paulista is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Patrocínio Paulista, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,979 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a Brazilian treatment facility, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. It is expected to comply with applicable discharge permits. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies within the Rio Grande basin, which is part of the larger Paraná River system. This river system ultimately drains into the Rio de la Plata estuary in Argentina and Uruguay. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams within the Rio Grande basin, a tributary of the Paraná River. The Paraná River flows through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Rio de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecosystem health and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Patrocinio Paulista is located in Patrocínio Paulista, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The address is Rua Maria Albertina Leo, Patrocínio Paulista.
The plant serves approximately 10,979 people, making it a small-to-medium sized wastewater treatment facility for the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Rio Grande basin, which is part of the larger Paraná River system.
The plant helps protect the Rio Grande basin and downstream waters in the Paraná River system, which flows to the Rio de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and ANA guidelines. For its population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards.
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