Overview
ETE Taquarivaí is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,407 people in Taquarivaí, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges 260.26 m³/day of treated wastewater into local water bodies.
ETE Taquarivaí is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Taquarivaí, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,407 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required under Brazilian regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to remove organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring effluent quality meets national discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Paranapanema River basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps protect water quality and ecosystem health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams that flow into the Paranapanema River, a major tributary of the Paraná River system. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture and human consumption. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants, helping to maintain water quality and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Taquarivaí is located in the city of Taquarivaí, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,407 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Paranapanema River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazilian national regulations, which require secondary treatment for communities of this size to protect water quality.
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