Overview
ETE Saverio Campanucchi is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Igaraçu do Tietê, São Paulo, Brazil. It serves approximately 18,582 people and operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Saverio Campanucchi is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Igaraçu do Tietê, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 18,582 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, it is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other federal regulations that set effluent discharge standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Tietê River, a major waterway in São Paulo state. The Tietê River drains into the Paraná River basin, ultimately reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting water quality in a densely populated and industrialized region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that feed into the Tietê River, a vital waterway crossing São Paulo state. The Tietê River flows through urban and agricultural areas before joining the Paraná River, which drains into the Río de la Plata. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining ecological health and preventing eutrophication downstream.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Saverio Campanucchi is located in Igaraçu do Tietê, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Its address is Avenida Roberto Costa de Abreu Sodré, in the bairro novo de igaraçu neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 18,582 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow into the Tietê River, a major river in São Paulo state. The Tietê River eventually drains into the Paraná River basin.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. State-level environmental agencies in São Paulo also enforce compliance.
For a plant of this scale in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards. This often involves biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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