Overview
ETE Tabatinga is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 11,722 people in Tabatinga, São Paulo, Brazil. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit and operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Tabatinga is a wastewater treatment facility located in Tabatinga, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 11,722 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are subject to Brazilian environmental standards. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment processes to meet the discharge standards set by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. The regulatory framework ensures that treated effluent meets quality criteria before release into receiving water bodies. The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the broader Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Rio de la Plata estuary. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural and urban land uses, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
ETE Tabatinga discharges into local streams that feed into the Tietê River, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin. The Paraná River flows through southeastern Brazil and into the Rio de la Plata, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient and pathogen pollution in this ecologically sensitive watershed, which faces pressures from agriculture and urbanization.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Tabatinga is located in Tabatinga, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves the local urban population.
The plant serves approximately 11,722 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility in Brazil.
The treated effluent from ETE Tabatinga is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Tietê River watershed, which flows into the Paraná River basin.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from São Paulo's environmental agency (CETESB), which set effluent quality standards.
For agglomerations of this size, Brazilian standards typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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