Overview
ETE Torrinha is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Torrinha, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 7,800 residents before discharging into local water bodies.
ETE Torrinha is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Torrinha, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,800 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management frameworks. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids. It operates under the regulatory oversight of São Paulo's environmental authority (CETESB). Treated effluent from ETE Torrinha is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Tietê River basin, a major watershed in São Paulo state. The Tietê River flows through the state and eventually reaches the Paraná River system, which empties into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
ETE Torrinha discharges into local streams that are part of the Tietê River basin, one of the most important watersheds in São Paulo state. The Tietê River flows westward across the state, passing through urban and agricultural areas, and ultimately joins the Paraná River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people. Effective wastewater treatment at ETE Torrinha helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Torrinha is located in Torrinha, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves the local urban population.
The plant serves approximately 7,800 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility.
Treated effluent from ETE Torrinha is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Tietê River basin, which ultimately flows into the Paraná River system.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and oversight by CETESB, São Paulo's environmental agency. These standards mandate appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality.
For small to medium agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and suspended solids. This helps meet discharge standards set by environmental authorities.
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