Overview
ETE São José Jundiaí is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil, serving a small population of 1,702. It discharges 380.16 cubic meters of treated effluent, supporting local water quality.
ETE São José Jundiaí is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in the Jundiaí region of São Paulo state, Brazil. Serving a small population of approximately 1,702 residents, the plant is situated in the Loteamento Kaip area of São José da Pedra Santa. It plays a key role in managing local wastewater for this community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. This level of treatment is typical for facilities in sensitive areas or where higher effluent quality is required. The plant discharges a daily volume of 380.16 cubic meters of treated wastewater, reflecting its small service scale. The treated effluent from ETE São José Jundiaí is released into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Tietê River basin. The region's water resources support diverse aquatic life and are important for downstream communities. Advanced treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Tietê River basin, which flows across São Paulo state and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Santos. This watershed supports diverse freshwater and estuarine habitats, including fish and migratory species. Advanced treatment at the plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream reservoirs and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE São José Jundiaí is located in the Loteamento Kaip area of São José da Pedra Santa, in the municipality of Jundiaí, São Paulo state, Brazil.
The plant serves a small population of approximately 1,702 residents in the Jundiaí region.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide higher levels of pollutant removal compared to secondary treatment, including nutrient reduction.
The plant discharges about 380.16 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For small communities, advanced treatment is often required to protect water quality in sensitive watersheds like the Tietê River basin.
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