Overview
ETE UNIAO PAULISTA is a secondary treatment plant serving União Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges 208.11 units of treated wastewater, supporting local sanitation.
ETE UNIAO PAULISTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in União Paulista, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,291 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this small community. It is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by a tropical climate and significant agricultural activity. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume of 208.11 units indicates its operational scale. In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with standards aligned to CONAMA resolutions. For small agglomerations like União Paulista, secondary treatment is typical and meets basic environmental protection requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The region drains into the Paraná River basin, one of the most important hydrological systems in South America. Proper treatment helps safeguard water quality for agricultural use and maintains the ecological health of rivers and streams in the area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is vital for agriculture and water supply in southeastern Brazil. Effective secondary treatment reduces organic pollution, protecting downstream habitats and ensuring compliance with Brazilian water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
ETE UNIAO PAULISTA is located in União Paulista, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated along Estrada Municipal União Paulista-Macaubal, in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,291 residents, making it a small-scale facility designed for the local community's sanitation needs.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin. The plant uses secondary treatment to reduce organic pollutants before release.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent standards. For small agglomerations like União Paulista, secondary treatment is the required level to protect water resources and public health.
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