Overview
ETE SABINO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Sabino, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,585 residents with a discharge volume of 426.91 units.
ETE SABINO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sabino, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 4,585 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment operation in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Brazilian regulations for most urban wastewater. This level of treatment significantly reduces organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The surrounding region is predominantly agricultural, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Tietê River, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation downstream. The region's tropical climate and agricultural land use make proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality in the broader Paraná system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SABINO is located in Sabino, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local municipality and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 4,585 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Tietê River, part of the Paraná River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required under Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater.
Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is typically required for municipalities, and plants must comply with federal and state permits.
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