ETE TACIBA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Taciba, São Paulo, Brazil

ETE TACIBA is a wastewater treatment facility located in Taciba, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 4,849 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal treatment operation. It is situated in the southeastern region of the country, an area characterized by a mix of agricultural and urban land uses. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume of 624.01 cubic meters per day indicates consistent operation. Brazilian environmental legislation, such as CONAMA resolutions, sets effluent quality standards that such facilities must meet. The treated effluent from ETE TACIBA is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.

The treated effluent from ETE TACIBA flows into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin supports a variety of aquatic life and is crucial for irrigation and drinking water in the region. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, helping to maintain the ecological health of downstream water bodies.