Overview
ETE Sao Jose do Rio Pardo serves approximately 45,199 people in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The plant treats municipal wastewater and discharges into the local watershed, contributing to the Rio Pardo basin.
ETE Sao Jose do Rio Pardo is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sao Jose do Rio Pardo, in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 45,199, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. It operates within the regulatory framework of Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies, which set discharge standards for water quality. As a plant of this scale, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet Brazilian effluent standards, which are aligned with international guidelines for organic matter and pathogen removal. The plant's design and operation are subject to environmental licensing and monitoring by the competent authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into the Rio Pardo basin, which flows into the Rio Grande and eventually the Parana River system, one of South America's major river basins. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is used for downstream water supply, agriculture, and recreation. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and ecosystem health in this region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Pardo basin, a tributary of the Rio Grande, which flows into the Parana River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The area is inland and not near the coast, reducing direct marine impact but requiring careful management to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in the river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sao Jose do Rio Pardo, in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil. It serves the municipal area and is situated inland, away from the coast.
The plant serves approximately 45,199 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Rio Pardo basin, which flows into the Rio Grande and eventually the Parana River system.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits, which set effluent quality standards for organic matter, nutrients, and pathogens.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national discharge standards, ensuring removal of biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids.
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