Overview
ETE SAO LOURENCO MATAO serves Matão, São Paulo, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 75,337 people. The plant operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE SAO LOURENCO MATAO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Matão, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 75,337 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by intensive agriculture and industrial activity. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level regulations, which require appropriate treatment levels based on receiving water body classification. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent quality standards. The plant's operational context includes compliance with environmental licensing from CETESB, the São Paulo state environmental agency. The treated effluent from ETE SAO LOURENCO MATAO is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for millions of people. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports important aquatic habitats and is used for drinking water supply, irrigation, and recreation. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and public health in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SAO LOURENCO MATAO is located in Matão, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated along Rodovia Carl Fischer in the Pedreira district.
The plant serves approximately 75,337 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management categories.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually flowing to the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level regulations enforced by CETESB, which set effluent quality standards based on receiving water body classification.
For a medium-sized agglomeration like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Brazilian effluent standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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