ETE TAPIRAI BAIRRO TURVO - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Tapiraí, São Paulo
Tapiraí, São Paulo, Brazil
Overview
ETE TAPIRAI BAIRRO TURVO is a secondary treatment plant serving Tapiraí, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,269 residents with a discharge volume of 360.29 cubic meters.
ETE TAPIRAI BAIRRO TURVO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tapiraí, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,269 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small urban community. It operates within the Região Metropolitana de Sorocaba, an area characterized by a mix of urban and rural landscapes. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) regulations. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is appropriate to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's discharge volume is reported as 360.29 cubic meters, indicating its operational scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Ribeira de Iguape River basin, a significant watershed in southeastern Brazil. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Ribeira de Iguape River, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Iguape. The Ribeira de Iguape basin is a biodiversity hotspot, hosting remnants of the Atlantic Forest and supporting species such as the maned sloth and various freshwater fish. Proper wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological integrity of this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tapiraí, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Its address is Escola Estadual Coronel João Rosa, 57, Avenida Santa Catarina, Vila Dona Tereza, Bairro Sul Brasil.
The plant serves approximately 2,269 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Ribeira de Iguape River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment for municipal wastewater in Brazil, reducing organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water quality. For a plant serving around 2,000 people, this level of treatment is typical and required.