Overview
ETE Rinópolis is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Rinópolis, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 8,398 residents before discharge.
ETE Rinópolis is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rinópolis, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,398 people, making it a small-scale treatment operation for the local community. As a plant in Brazil, ETE Rinópolis operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA). The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of the most significant river systems in South America. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and ultimately reaches 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 mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads in this ecologically sensitive basin.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Rinópolis is located in Rinópolis, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated in the Bairro do Coqueiro neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 8,398 residents of Rinópolis, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
Treated wastewater from ETE Rinópolis is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants like ETE Rinópolis are regulated by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA), which set effluent standards and discharge permits.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is commonly required to meet national effluent standards, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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