Overview
ETE Piero Floravante is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Amparo, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 12,015 residents, discharging into local water bodies.
ETE Piero Floravante is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Amparo, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 12,015 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under Brazilian wastewater regulations. The plant is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by a subtropical climate and significant agricultural and industrial activity. As a plant serving a medium-sized community, ETE Piero Floravante is expected to comply with Brazilian national standards for wastewater treatment, which typically require secondary treatment for such agglomerations. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the Brazilian National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies, which set discharge standards for organic matter, nutrients, and pathogens. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rio Jaguari, a tributary of the Rio Piracicaba, which flows into the Tietê River basin. The Tietê River is a major waterway in São Paulo state, eventually reaching the Paraná River basin. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation, industry, and municipal supply, making effective treatment crucial for protecting water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed the Rio Jaguari, part of the Rio Piracicaba watershed, which flows into the Tietê River basin. The Tietê River is a vital water resource for São Paulo state, supporting agriculture, industry, and biodiversity. The region's subtropical climate and intensive land use make nutrient and pathogen removal important for preventing eutrophication and safeguarding downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Piero Floravante is located in Amparo, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The address is AMP-247, Chácara São João, Amparo, Região Imediata de Amparo, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Campinas, São Paulo.
The plant serves approximately 12,015 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Rio Jaguari, a tributary of the Rio Piracicaba, which is part of the Tietê River basin.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent discharge standards. State-level agencies in São Paulo enforce permits and monitoring requirements.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients. Some plants may also incorporate disinfection or tertiary steps depending on local discharge standards.
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