Overview
ETE RIBEIRAO GRANDE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Ribeirão Grande, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,574 residents with a discharge volume of 262.53 units.
ETE RIBEIRAO GRANDE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ribeirão Grande, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,574 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by national environmental standards (CONAMA resolutions) and state-level agencies. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet discharge requirements for inland water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the broader Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. The surrounding region is characterized by Atlantic Forest remnants and agricultural areas, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and into the Río de la Plata estuary. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for water supply and agriculture. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, safeguarding downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE RIBEIRAO GRANDE is located in Ribeirão Grande, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves the local municipality.
The plant serves approximately 2,574 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical requirements for small agglomerations in Brazil.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards (CONAMA resolutions) and state-level regulations. For small communities like Ribeirão Grande, secondary treatment is generally sufficient to comply with discharge limits for inland waters.
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