Overview
ETE TAIUVA II is a secondary treatment plant serving Taiúva, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,525 residents with a discharge volume of 378.77 units.
ETE TAIUVA II is a wastewater treatment plant located in Taiúva, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 2,525 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal treatment operation in the southeastern region of the country. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazil's national environmental regulations, such as CONAMA resolutions, secondary treatment is typically required for inland discharges to protect freshwater resources. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, a major hydrological system in South America. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for agriculture, industry, and drinking water supplies downstream. Proper treatment at ETE TAIUVA II helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and providing water for irrigation and human consumption. The secondary treatment process helps mitigate eutrophication risks in downstream reservoirs and rivers.
Frequently asked questions
ETE TAIUVA II is located in Taiúva, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local municipality in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 2,525 residents, making it a small-scale facility focused on treating domestic wastewater from the local community.
ETE TAIUVA II provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for inland discharge.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets discharge standards for wastewater. For small plants like ETE TAIUVA II, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies, with compliance monitored by state environmental agencies.
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, a major watershed supporting diverse aquatic life and regional water supplies. Its secondary treatment helps reduce pollution loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
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