Overview
ETE QUATA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Quatá, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 11,273 residents, discharging into local water bodies.
ETE QUATA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Quatá, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 11,273 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in Brazil, ETE QUATA operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately 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 at ETE QUATA helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from ETE QUATA enters local streams that flow into the Paranapanema River, a tributary of the Paraná River. The Paraná River basin is a vital freshwater resource supporting extensive biodiversity, including migratory fish species and riparian forests. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could harm aquatic life and downstream water users.
Frequently asked questions
ETE QUATA is located at Rua Carlos Bleinroth in Quatá, São Paulo, Brazil, in the immediate region of Presidente Prudente.
The plant serves approximately 11,273 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paranapanema River watershed, which flows into the Paraná River.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which set effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, to meet discharge standards.
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