Overview
ETE Piracaia is a secondary treatment plant serving Piracaia, São Paulo, Brazil. It processes wastewater for approximately 10,400 residents with a discharge volume of 457.92 (unit unspecified).
ETE Piracaia is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Piracaia, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 10,401 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category. It is situated in the Região Imediata de Bragança Paulista, within the broader Campinas region of southeastern Brazil. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for urban wastewater under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level norms). Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume of 457.92 (likely cubic meters per day or similar) indicates its operational scale. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a river or stream within the Piracicaba River basin, which ultimately flows into the Tietê River and then to the Paraná River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this ecologically important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Piracicaba River basin, part of the larger Tietê River watershed. The Tietê River flows through São Paulo state and eventually joins the Paraná River, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for millions of people. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Piracaia is located in Piracaia, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant's address is Rua Antônio Herdade, Piracaia, in the Região Imediata de Bragança Paulista.
The plant serves approximately 10,401 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
ETE Piracaia provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard required for urban wastewater in Brazil.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. Secondary treatment is mandated for urban wastewater to protect water quality.
The plant treats wastewater before discharge into the Piracicaba River basin, part of the Tietê River watershed. This helps prevent pollution in a region that supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities.
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