Overview
ETE VIRADOURO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Viradouro, São Paulo, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations for urban wastewater.
ETE VIRADOURO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the industrial district of Viradouro, a city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 17,508 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For plants serving communities of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. It operates within the broader regulatory context of São Paulo's water quality management. The treated effluent from ETE VIRADOURO likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River basin. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant's performance directly affects the water quality of downstream rivers and reservoirs.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Rio Grande, which flows into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's largest drainage systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and drinking. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural activity, making nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VIRADOURO is located in the industrial district of Viradouro, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 17,508 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, likely a tributary of the Rio Grande, which flows into the Paraná River basin.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which set standards for effluent quality and receiving water body protection.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids before discharge.
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