Overview
ETE Vera Cruz SP is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 9,112 people in Vera Cruz, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Vera Cruz SP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Vera Cruz, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 9,112 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in Brazil, ETE Vera Cruz SP is subject to the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and state-level environmental regulations, which set discharge standards for treated effluent. For communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water quality in receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water downstream. Proper treatment at this facility helps maintain the ecological health of the region's water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and is important for regional biodiversity. The surrounding area is predominantly agricultural, with sugarcane and grains, making nutrient removal from wastewater crucial to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Vera Cruz SP is located in Vera Cruz, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The full address is Rua Manoel Quinzane, Vera Cruz, Região Imediata de Marília, São Paulo.
The plant serves approximately 9,112 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility in Brazil.
The treated effluent from ETE Vera Cruz SP is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Paraná River basin, which eventually flows to the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental standards, which set effluent quality limits for parameters such as biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
For communities of this size, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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