Overview
ETE Santa Rita d'Oeste is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,682 people in Santa Rita d'Oeste, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges 275.59 m³/day of treated wastewater and is located within 10 km of the coast.
ETE Santa Rita d'Oeste is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Residencial Jardim do Cedro area of Santa Rita d'Oeste, a city in the São Paulo state of Brazil. The plant serves a population of 1,682 and operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small agglomeration scale. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant removes organic matter and suspended solids through biological processes. The plant discharges a daily volume of 275.59 m³ of treated wastewater. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge limits for pollutants. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The region is part of the Paraná River basin, one of the most important hydrological systems in South America, supporting agriculture, biodiversity, and water supply.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means that treated effluent may influence coastal water quality, requiring careful management to protect sensitive marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Santa Rita d'Oeste is located in the Residencial Jardim do Cedro area of Santa Rita d'Oeste, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 1,682 people in the municipality of Santa Rita d'Oeste.
The plant discharges treated wastewater at a rate of 275.59 m³ per day into a local water body, which flows into the Paraná River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality standards for secondary treatment plants. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is the typical requirement.
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