Overview
ETE URBANOVA is a wastewater treatment plant serving 22,759 people in São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE URBANOVA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Serimbura neighborhood of São José dos Campos, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 22,759 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a facility in Brazil, ETE URBANOVA is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level environmental regulations, which set effluent discharge standards for organic matter, solids, and nutrients. The plant discharges into the Paraíba do Sul River basin, a major watercourse that flows through the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Minas Gerais. The river ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Campos dos Goytacazes, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for millions of people downstream.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Paraíba do Sul River basin, which drains the densely populated Vale do Paraíba region. The river flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean, passing through agricultural and industrial areas. The watershed supports important fish populations and provides drinking water for downstream communities, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE URBANOVA is located in the Serimbura neighborhood of São José dos Campos, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 22,759 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration in Brazil's wastewater infrastructure.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Paraíba do Sul River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for organic matter, solids, and nutrients. State-level environmental agencies in São Paulo also enforce compliance.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet CONAMA standards. This often involves biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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