Overview
ETE SANTANA III is a secondary treatment plant in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil, serving a small population of 76 with a discharge volume of 17.00.
ETE SANTANA III is a wastewater treatment plant located in Piracicaba, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves a small population of 76 people, reflecting its role in a localized community. The plant is situated in the Santa Terezinha neighborhood, an area characterized by urban and peri-urban development. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for small agglomerations. The discharge volume of 17.00 indicates the scale of its operations. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Piracicaba River, a tributary of the Tietê River. The Tietê River flows through São Paulo state and eventually reaches the Paraná River basin, which is a major hydrological system in South America. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piracicaba River basin, which flows into the Tietê River, a key waterway in São Paulo state. The Tietê River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban use downstream. The region's subtropical climate and urban runoff influence the watershed's health, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and preventing eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SANTANA III is located in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil, at Rua João Luis Forti in the Santa Terezinha neighborhood.
The plant serves a small population of 76 people, indicating it is designed for a localized community.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Piracicaba River and then the Tietê River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, which require adequate treatment for small agglomerations to protect water quality.
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