Overview
ETE SANTO EXPEDITO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Emilianópolis, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 2,339 residents with a discharge volume of 278.30 (unit unspecified).
ETE SANTO EXPEDITO is a wastewater treatment facility located in Emilianópolis, within the São Paulo state of Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,339 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal treatment operation in the southeastern region of the country. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most urban wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological degradation of organic matter followed by sedimentation. The plant discharges a treated effluent volume of 278.30 (unit unspecified), reflecting its scale. The treated effluent from ETE SANTO EXPEDITO is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality in the region's rivers and streams, which support agricultural activities and local ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local drainage network within the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SANTO EXPEDITO is located in Emilianópolis, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local municipality within the Presidente Prudente region.
The plant serves approximately 2,339 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin. The basin ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level required for urban wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA Resolution No. 430/2011.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For a small plant like ETE SANTO EXPEDITO, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards for discharge into freshwater bodies, protecting downstream water quality.
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