Overview
ETE SEDE EMBU GUACU is a wastewater treatment plant in Embu-Guaçu, São Paulo, Brazil, serving approximately 13,958 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE SEDE EMBU GUACU is a wastewater treatment plant located in Embu-Guaçu, within the São Paulo metropolitan region of Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 13,958 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility in the context of Brazilian sanitation infrastructure. As a plant in Brazil, it is subject to the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and state-level environmental regulations, which set discharge standards for treated effluent. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality objectives. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or another unit), indicating its intended treatment volume. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies within the Rio de la Plata basin, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities, making proper treatment essential for protecting both human health and the environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Rio de la Plata basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and provides water for agricultural and urban uses downstream. Protecting water quality in this region is critical for maintaining ecosystem health and ensuring safe water supplies for communities.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SEDE EMBU GUACU is located on Rodovia José Simões Louro Júnior in the Val Flor neighborhood of Embu-Guaçu, São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 13,958 people in the Embu-Guaçu area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Rio de la Plata basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and São Paulo state environmental regulations, which set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Brazilian discharge standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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