Overview
ETE Vila Reggio is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, serving approximately 2,237 people. It discharges treated effluent into local water bodies, supporting the region's sanitation infrastructure.
ETE Vila Reggio is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Conjunto Habitacional Villa Reggio area of Campinas, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Serving a population of around 2,237 residents, this plant is part of the broader sanitation network that supports the Campinas metropolitan region, one of the most populous and industrialized areas in southeastern Brazil. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required for urban wastewater in Brazil under national regulations such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation, effectively reducing organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from ETE Vila Reggio is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Piracicaba River basin, a major watershed in São Paulo state. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for water supply, agriculture, and recreation downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the region, particularly given the pressures from urban and industrial activities in the Campinas area.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Piracicaba River basin, which drains into the Tietê River and eventually reaches the Paraná River system. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to surrounding urban and agricultural land use. The secondary treatment provided helps mitigate nutrient and organic pollution, reducing the risk of eutrophication and protecting downstream water quality for both human use and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Vila Reggio is located in the Conjunto Habitacional Villa Reggio area of Campinas, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 2,237 people in the Villa Reggio neighborhood and surrounding areas of Campinas.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants, requiring secondary treatment for urban discharges.
The plant protects the Piracicaba River basin by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing pollution and safeguarding water quality for downstream ecosystems and communities.
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