Overview
ETE VARGEM is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,685 people in Vargem, São Paulo, Brazil. It discharges 43.20 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily into the local watershed.
ETE VARGEM is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rio Acima, Vargem, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 2,685 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility. The plant is situated in the Região Imediata de Bragança Paulista, part of the broader Campinas intermediate region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for urban wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant treats an average daily flow of 43.20 cubic meters, reflecting its small service area. Treated effluent from ETE VARGEM is discharged into the local water body, which is part of the Rio Acima watershed. This area drains into the Piracicaba River basin, ultimately contributing to the Paraná River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's freshwater resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Acima, a tributary within the Piracicaba River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and urban uses downstream. The region's subtropical climate and hilly terrain influence runoff patterns, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preventing nutrient enrichment and maintaining water quality in the river system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VARGEM is located in Rio Acima, Vargem, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local municipality within the Região Imediata de Bragança Paulista.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,685 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Rio Acima, which is part of the Piracicaba River basin. The treated water eventually flows into the Paraná River system.
ETE VARGEM provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Brazilian environmental regulations for urban wastewater. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic pollutants.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits. For small agglomerations like Vargem, secondary treatment is the minimum requirement to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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