Overview
ETE Platina is a secondary-level wastewater treatment plant serving Platina, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats municipal wastewater for approximately 2,522 residents with a discharge volume of 342.81 (unit unspecified).
ETE Platina is a wastewater treatment plant located in Platina, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves a small population of around 2,522 residents, reflecting the scale of a rural or small-town facility. The plant is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, within the Região Imediata de Assis. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet national discharge standards. Brazilian wastewater treatment plants are regulated under federal environmental laws, including CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality standards. The treated effluent from ETE Platina is discharged into a local water body, likely a stream or river within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The region's water resources support agricultural activities and local ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The Paraná River flows southward through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity, including migratory fish species. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, so effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Platina is located in the municipality of Platina, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local community in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 2,522 residents, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility typical of rural or small-town areas in Brazil.
ETE Platina provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for small agglomerations.
Brazil's wastewater treatment plants operate under federal CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is generally required for inland discharges to protect water quality.
For small populations like 2,500, secondary treatment is typical and sufficient to meet Brazilian effluent standards, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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