Overview
ETE PITICO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 64,650 people, supporting the local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE PITICO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sorocaba, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 64,650 people, making it a medium-sized plant in the region. It is situated in the Jardim Eucaliptos neighborhood, contributing to the sanitation network of the Sorocaba metropolitan area. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE PITICO operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies such as CETESB in São Paulo. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. It is expected to comply with CONAMA resolutions governing water quality and discharge limits. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Sorocaba River, a tributary of the Tietê River. The Tietê River flows through São Paulo state and eventually reaches the Paraná River basin. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment at ETE PITICO helps protect these water bodies from pollution.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from ETE PITICO likely enters the Sorocaba River, which flows into the Tietê River, a major watercourse in São Paulo state. The Tietê River ultimately joins the Paraná River, forming part of the La Plata Basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for drinking water, irrigation, and industry. The region's subtropical climate and urban development make effective wastewater treatment crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PITICO is located in Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil, at Estrada Pedro Sola in the Jardim Eucaliptos neighborhood.
ETE PITICO serves approximately 64,650 people, classifying it as a medium-sized wastewater treatment plant.
The treated wastewater from ETE PITICO is discharged into the local watershed, likely flowing into the Sorocaba River, a tributary of the Tietê River.
ETE PITICO helps protect the Sorocaba River and downstream water bodies including the Tietê River and the Paraná River basin.
ETE PITICO operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level oversight by CETESB in São Paulo. For a plant serving ~65,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards.
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