Overview
ETE Valentim Gentil is a wastewater treatment plant in Valentim Gentil, São Paulo, Brazil, serving a population of approximately 11,449. The plant is located inland, over 50 km from the coast.
ETE Valentim Gentil is a wastewater treatment plant located in Valentim Gentil, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 11,449, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category. It is situated in the southeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by a tropical climate and extensive agricultural activity. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate wastewater treatment for urban areas. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, though the unit is unspecified, indicating the scale of infrastructure. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for water supply, agriculture, and hydropower. Proper treatment at ETE Valentim Gentil helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports a rich diversity of fish and aquatic plants, and is an important resource for regional agriculture and drinking water. The surrounding region is predominantly agricultural, with sugarcane and citrus farming, making nutrient removal crucial to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Valentim Gentil is located in Valentim Gentil, a municipality in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant is situated in the southeastern region of the country, inland and over 50 km from the coast.
The plant serves a population of approximately 11,449 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized agglomeration under typical regulatory frameworks.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set effluent standards and treatment requirements. For communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect water quality.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of 10,000 to 50,000 generally employ secondary treatment processes, such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, to meet regulatory standards for organic matter and nutrient removal.
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