Overview
ETE PEREIRA JORDAO serves Andradina, São Paulo, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 17,876 people. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations.
ETE PEREIRA JORDAO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Andradina, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Serving a population of around 17,876, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure for this inland city in the southeastern region of the country. Brazil's wastewater treatment facilities are regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The treated effluent from ETE PEREIRA JORDAO is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical resource for irrigation and drinking water. Effective treatment at ETE PEREIRA JORDAO helps mitigate nutrient and pathogen loads, preserving water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PEREIRA JORDAO is located in Andradina, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the municipal wastewater needs of this inland city.
The plant serves approximately 17,876 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management frameworks.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from São Paulo's environmental agency (CETESB). These set effluent quality standards for parameters like BOD and nutrients.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems. This reduces organic matter and pathogens to meet discharge limits.
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