Overview
ETE Rancharia is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Rancharia, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 26,231 residents in the southeastern region of the country.
ETE Rancharia is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Conjunto Habitacional Padre Max area of Rancharia, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 26,231 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE Rancharia operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA). For agglomerations of this size, Brazilian regulations typically require at least secondary treatment to meet effluent quality standards. It is expected to comply with applicable discharge standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, one of the most important hydrological systems in South America. The treated water ultimately flows into the Paraná River and contributes to the La Plata Basin, supporting downstream ecosystems and water resources in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams within the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Paraná River and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for agriculture and urban areas in southeastern Brazil. The region's tropical climate and seasonal rainfall patterns influence the dilution capacity of receiving waters, making consistent treatment important for maintaining downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Rancharia is located in the Conjunto Habitacional Padre Max area of Rancharia, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 26,231 people in the Rancharia area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Paraná River and the Río de la Plata estuary.
As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE Rancharia operates under regulations set by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA), which establish effluent quality standards and discharge permits.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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