Overview
ETE Santa Gertrudes serves approximately 24,258 people in Santa Gertrudes, São Paulo, Brazil. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
ETE Santa Gertrudes is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Gertrudes, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 24,258, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant's operational details, including treatment process and capacity, are managed by the local utility. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Piracicaba River basin, which ultimately drains into the Tietê River and then to the Paraná River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and urban use downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Piracicaba River basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and providing water for agriculture and urban centers. Downstream, the Tietê River flows through São Paulo state, where water quality management is critical for public health and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Santa Gertrudes is located in Santa Gertrudes, São Paulo, Brazil, in the Região Imediata de Rio Claro, within the Região Metropolitana de Piracicaba.
The plant serves approximately 24,258 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Piracicaba River basin, which flows into the Tietê River and eventually the Paraná River system.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet regulatory standards, often using biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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