Overview
ETE RICO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Monte Alto, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 9,730 people.
ETE RICO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Monte Alto, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of about 9,730 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in Brazil, ETE RICO operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. It is expected to comply with Brazilian discharge standards. The treated effluent from ETE RICO is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, one of the most significant hydrological systems in South America. The downstream environment includes rivers that flow into the Paraná River, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this region.
Environmental context
ETE RICO discharges into local streams that are tributaries of the Paraná River basin. The Paraná River flows southward through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, eventually emptying into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant's operations help protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
ETE RICO is located in Monte Alto, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local municipality's wastewater treatment needs.
ETE RICO serves approximately 9,730 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment plant in Brazil.
The treated wastewater from ETE RICO is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
ETE RICO operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and ANA guidelines, which set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For plants serving around 10,000 people in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or lagoons.
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