Overview
ETE Santana IV is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil. It serves a small population and discharges 26.00 cubic meters of treated effluent.
ETE Santana IV is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Santa Terezinha neighborhood of Piracicaba, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant provides secondary treatment for a small community, serving approximately 116 people. As part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to local sanitation and environmental protection. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 26.00 cubic meters, reflecting its small scale. The treated effluent from ETE Santana IV is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Piracicaba River basin. This river is a tributary of the Tietê River, which flows through São Paulo state and eventually reaches the Paraná River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piracicaba River basin, part of the larger Tietê River watershed. The Tietê River flows through São Paulo state and joins the Paraná River, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural and urban runoff. Effective wastewater treatment helps mitigate nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Santana IV is located in the Santa Terezinha neighborhood of Piracicaba, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Piracicaba River basin, part of the Tietê River watershed.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is standard, often using compact systems like septic tanks or small-scale activated sludge, to meet discharge standards.
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