Overview
ETE Santa Adélia is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Santa Adélia, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 13,950 residents in the region.
ETE Santa Adélia is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Adélia, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,950 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. It is situated inland, away from the coast, and operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, ETE Santa Adélia is expected to comply with Brazilian wastewater treatment standards, which typically require secondary treatment for such population scales. It operates within the framework of Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. The treated effluent from ETE Santa Adélia is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's freshwater ecosystems.
Environmental context
ETE Santa Adélia discharges into local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and urban uses. Protecting this water body from nutrient pollution is critical to maintaining water quality and ecosystem health in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Santa Adélia is located in Santa Adélia, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the municipal area of Santa Adélia.
The plant serves approximately 13,950 people, classifying it as a medium-sized wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from São Paulo's environmental agency (CETESB).
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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