Overview
ETE Rubiacea is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Rubiácea, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,202 residents with a discharge volume of 276.56 units.
ETE Rubiacea is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rubiácea, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of about 2,202 people, reflecting its role in a smaller urban agglomeration within the Araçatuba region. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set standards for effluent quality and water resource protection. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 276.56 units, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, a major hydrological system in South America. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for agriculture, industry, and drinking water supplies. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Tietê River, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin. The Paraná basin is one of the most important freshwater systems in South America, supporting rich biodiversity including migratory fish species. Downstream, the waters eventually reach the Río de la Plata estuary, a critical habitat for aquatic life. The secondary treatment provided by ETE Rubiacea helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Rubiacea is located in Rubiácea, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated in the Araçatuba region, in the southeastern part of the country.
The plant serves approximately 2,202 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Tietê River watershed, which flows into the Paraná River basin and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level for small agglomerations in Brazil.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Compliance is monitored by state environmental agencies, such as CETESB in São Paulo, to protect water resources.
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