ETE SAO PEDRO DO TURVO - São Pedro do Turvo, São Paulo Wastewater Treatment Plant

ETE SAO PEDRO DO TURVO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in São Pedro do Turvo, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,208 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment operation within the region's sanitation infrastructure. Brazilian wastewater treatment regulations, established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies, require appropriate treatment levels based on receiving water body sensitivity and population size. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent quality standards. The plant operates under the oversight of the São Paulo state environmental authority (CETESB), which issues operating permits and monitors compliance. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately flow into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The Paraná River drains into the Río de la Plata estuary, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for millions of people. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.

The plant discharges into local streams within the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports important aquatic habitats and is a critical water resource for agriculture, industry, and urban centers. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and contamination that could harm downstream ecosystems.