Overview
ETE V PLANALTO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Castilho, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 23,484 people in the southeastern region.
ETE V PLANALTO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Castilho, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,484 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. It operates as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure in the southeastern part of the country. As a plant in Brazil, ETE V PLANALTO is subject to national regulations under CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For a facility serving around 23,000 people, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Paraná River basin, one of the major river systems in South America. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in the receiving water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Paraná River basin, a major hydrological system that flows through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before emptying into the Río de la Plata estuary. The local watershed includes streams and rivers that contribute to the Paraná River, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream. The plant's treatment activities help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE V PLANALTO is located in Castilho, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local population as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure.
The plant serves approximately 23,484 people, classifying it as a medium-sized facility in the region.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Paraná River basin. This river system is a major waterway in South America.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits. These standards set effluent quality requirements to protect water resources.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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