Overview
ETE Santa Mercedes is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,130 people in Santa Mercedes, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges 318.24 m³/day of treated wastewater into local water bodies.
ETE Santa Mercedes is a wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Mercedes, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,130 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for municipal wastewater. With a secondary treatment level, it meets the standard for reducing organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant processes an average daily flow of 318.24 m³, reflecting the scale of a small agglomeration. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture and human consumption downstream. Proper treatment at ETE Santa Mercedes helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, which ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollution, helping maintain ecological balance in the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Santa Mercedes is located in Santa Mercedes, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 2,130 residents of Santa Mercedes, providing secondary treatment for domestic wastewater.
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 provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, which mandate appropriate treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water quality and public health.
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