Overview
ETE Pradópolis serves the municipality of Pradópolis in São Paulo, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 17,646 residents. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations.
ETE Pradópolis is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pradópolis, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 17,646 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment framework is governed by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. It is expected to comply with applicable effluent quality standards. The treated effluent from ETE Pradópolis is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture, industry, and communities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically important region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports rich biodiversity, including fish species and riparian habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this extensive river system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Pradópolis is located in Pradópolis, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated along Rodovia Mario Donega in the CDHU neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 17,646 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
Treated effluent from ETE Pradópolis 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), which set effluent quality standards.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Brazilian discharge standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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