Overview
ETE Socorro SP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Socorro, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 18,300 residents under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Socorro SP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Socorro, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 18,300 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment sector is regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. Plants of this scale are typically expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Rio Piracicaba basin, which flows into the Tietê River and eventually reaches the Paraná River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Rio Piracicaba basin, a tributary of the Tietê River, which flows into the Paraná River system and ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and human uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Socorro SP is located in the city of Socorro, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves the municipal wastewater needs of the local population.
The plant serves approximately 18,300 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized treatment facility in Brazil's wastewater infrastructure.
The treated effluent from ETE Socorro SP is discharged into local water bodies within the Rio Piracicaba basin, which flows into the Tietê River and eventually reaches the Paraná River system.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from São Paulo's environmental agency (CETESB). These set standards for effluent quality and receiving water body protection.
For a plant of this scale in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet organic matter and suspended solids standards. Some facilities may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive watersheds.
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