Overview
ETE Ubarana is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Ubarana, São Paulo, Brazil, serving approximately 5,000 people. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, contributing to local water quality management.
ETE Ubarana is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ubarana, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 5,000 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management frameworks. It operates within the Região Imediata de São José do Rio Preto, an inland region with significant agricultural activity. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Brazilian regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is approximately 672 cubic meters per day, indicating a consistent operational scale. Located within 10 kilometers of the coast, ETE Ubarana's treated effluent eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems, including rivers and coastal zones that support diverse marine life and are important for regional biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary and ultimately the South Atlantic Ocean. This coastal proximity means the effluent can influence nearshore water quality, affecting habitats for fish and other aquatic species. The region's tropical climate and agricultural runoff make proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Ubarana is located in Ubarana, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, within the Região Imediata de São José do Rio Preto.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean, given its location within 10 kilometers of the coast.
ETE Ubarana provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for communities of this size to reduce organic pollutants.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is governed by federal laws and state-level environmental agencies. Plants like ETE Ubarana must comply with discharge standards set by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) to protect water quality.
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