Overview
ETE SAO BENTO DO SAPUCAI is a secondary treatment plant serving 4,506 people in São Bento do Sapucaí, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges 648.80 m³/day of treated wastewater, supporting local water quality in the Paraíba do Sul basin.
ETE SAO BENTO DO SAPUCAI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in São Bento do Sapucaí, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,506 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. It is situated in the Vale do Paraíba region, an area known for its environmental significance and proximity to the Serra da Mantiqueira. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Brazilian regulations (CONAMA 430/2011) for most inland water bodies. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is 648.80 m³/day, reflecting its capacity to handle the wastewater from the local community. As a small agglomeration, it meets the basic treatment expectations for its size. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately flow into the Paraíba do Sul River, a major river system in southeastern Brazil. This river is crucial for water supply, agriculture, and ecosystem health in the region. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological balance of the Paraíba do Sul basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Campos dos Goytacazes.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters tributaries of the Paraíba do Sul River, which flows through the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Minas Gerais before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital water source for millions. The surrounding region includes parts of the Atlantic Forest biome, an ecologically sensitive area with high biodiversity. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect this important watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in São Bento do Sapucaí, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, along Rodovia Vereador Júlio da Silva in the Jardim Nova Conquista neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 4,506 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory standards for inland water bodies.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is generally required for inland discharges to protect water quality. Plants serving small populations like this one must comply with these national standards.
The treated effluent flows into the Paraíba do Sul River basin, a major river system that supplies water to millions and supports diverse ecosystems, including parts of the Atlantic Forest. Proper treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects aquatic life.
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