Overview
ETE VOLOBOEF is a secondary treatment plant in Sumaré, São Paulo, Brazil, serving a population of 2,383. It discharges 604.80 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE VOLOBOEF is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Florely neighborhood of Nova Veneza, Sumaré, within the Campinas metropolitan region of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 2,383 residents, reflecting its role in local sanitation infrastructure for this suburban area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under national regulations. Brazilian environmental legislation, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, sets effluent quality standards for secondary treatment plants. The treated wastewater from ETE VOLOBOEF ultimately drains into the Piracicaba River basin, which flows through the interior of São Paulo state. This basin supports agricultural activities and provides water for downstream communities. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality in the region's rivers and contributes to the broader environmental health of the Paraná River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piracicaba River basin, a tributary of the Tietê River, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. The basin supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and recreation. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VOLOBOEF is located in the Florely neighborhood of Nova Veneza, Sumaré, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the Loteamento Parque Florely area within the Campinas metropolitan region.
The plant serves a population of 2,383 residents, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility in the Sumaré region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Piracicaba River basin, which flows into the Tietê River and eventually reaches the Paraná River system. The discharge volume is approximately 604.80 cubic meters per day.
ETE VOLOBOEF provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for municipal wastewater in Brazil. This level removes organic matter and suspended solids to meet national effluent quality standards.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to protect receiving water bodies.
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