Overview
ETE Registro serves approximately 41,000 people in Registro, São Paulo, Brazil. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, discharging treated effluent into local water bodies.
ETE Registro is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Registro, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves a population of around 41,033 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for the region. The plant is situated in the Ribeira de Iguape River basin, an ecologically significant area in southeastern Brazil. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE Registro is subject to federal regulations under CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental standards from CETESB. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The treated effluent from ETE Registro discharges into local waterways that flow into the Ribeira de Iguape River, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Iguape. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and water supply. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and communities.
Environmental context
ETE Registro discharges into the Ribeira de Iguape River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Iguape, São Paulo. The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal habitats that support diverse aquatic species, including migratory fish and crustaceans. The region's subtropical climate and agricultural activity make effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Registro is located in Registro, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The address is Rua Adriano Franco de Oliveira Canto, Estirão do Carapiranga, Registro, São Paulo.
ETE Registro serves approximately 41,033 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration in the context of Brazilian wastewater infrastructure.
The treated wastewater from ETE Registro is discharged into local waterways within the Ribeira de Iguape River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE Registro operates under Brazilian federal regulations (CONAMA resolutions) and state-level standards enforced by CETESB in São Paulo. These require appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality.
For a plant of this scale in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or lagoons, depending on local conditions.
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