Overview
ETE SAO JOSE DA BELA VISTA is a wastewater treatment plant serving São José da Bela Vista, São Paulo, Brazil. It serves a population of 7,706 and operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE SAO JOSE DA BELA VISTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in São José da Bela Vista, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,706 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, it is subject to the national regulatory framework established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the Ministry of Cities. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge into water bodies. The plant's operational details and treatment processes are managed by the local sanitation authority. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Rio Grande basin, a major tributary of the Paraná River system. This river network ultimately flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agricultural and urban uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that feed into the Rio Grande, part of the Paraná River basin. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and providing water for irrigation and drinking. The downstream environment includes the Paraná River floodplain, a region of high biodiversity. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in São José da Bela Vista, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local population as part of the city's sanitation infrastructure.
The plant serves approximately 7,706 residents, making it a small-scale facility designed to meet the wastewater treatment needs of the local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River system. The plant's discharge is regulated under Brazilian environmental standards.
The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and standards set by the Ministry of Cities. These require appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The specific process may include activated sludge or lagoon systems, depending on local conditions.
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