Overview
ETE Presidente Alves is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Presidente Alves, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges approximately 330.28 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
ETE Presidente Alves is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Presidente Alves, a small town in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 3,197 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the local community. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. This treatment level aligns with Brazilian regulatory standards for small to medium agglomerations. The plant discharges approximately 330.28 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the Tietê River basin, a major river system in São Paulo state. The Tietê River flows through the interior of the state before reaching the Paraná River basin, ultimately contributing to the La Plata Basin. Proper treatment at ETE Presidente Alves helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that are part of the Tietê River basin, which flows through the interior of São Paulo state. The Tietê River is a vital water resource for the region, supporting agriculture, industry, and biodiversity. Downstream, the river joins the Paraná River, forming part of the extensive La Plata Basin, one of South America's largest watersheds. Effective wastewater treatment at ETE Presidente Alves helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting aquatic life and water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Presidente Alves is located in Presidente Alves, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant's address is Rua Doutor Cirino de Lima, in the immediate region of Bauru.
The plant serves approximately 3,197 residents of Presidente Alves, providing secondary wastewater treatment for the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Tietê River basin. The flow ultimately reaches the Tietê River and then the Paraná River basin.
ETE Presidente Alves provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under national regulations.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is typically required for urban areas to meet discharge standards. Plants serving small populations like Presidente Alves are expected to comply with CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality limits to protect receiving water bodies.
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