Overview
ETE Taquarituba is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 19,590 people in Taquarituba, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Taquarituba is a wastewater treatment facility located in Taquarituba, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 19,590 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards. It is situated in the southeastern region of the country, an area characterized by subtropical climate and significant agricultural activity. As a plant in Brazil, ETE Taquarituba is subject to the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and state-level environmental regulations, which set discharge standards for treated wastewater. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge into receiving water bodies. The treated effluent from ETE Taquarituba is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Paranapanema River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and irrigation. Proper treatment helps protect these water resources from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paranapanema River basin, a tributary of the Paraná River, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for drinking water, agriculture, and recreation. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and safeguard downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Taquarituba is located in Taquarituba, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant's address is Rua Itapeva, Jardim São Vicente, Taquarituba.
The plant serves approximately 19,590 residents, making it a medium-sized wastewater treatment facility for the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Paranapanema River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and state-level environmental standards, which set discharge limits for organic matter, solids, and other pollutants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required, including biological processes such as activated sludge or aerated lagoons, to meet CONAMA discharge standards.
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