Overview
ETE VOTOCEL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Votorantim, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 50,812 people, operating under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE VOTOCEL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Votorantim, São Paulo, Brazil. Situated in the Sorocaba metropolitan region, the plant serves a population of around 50,812 residents, making it a medium-sized facility within the state's sanitation infrastructure. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require appropriate treatment for urban wastewater. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent standards. The facility's design and operational parameters align with the regulatory framework set by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state-level water resources agencies. The treated effluent from ETE VOTOCEL is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Sorocaba River basin, a tributary of the Tietê River. The Tietê River flows through São Paulo state and eventually reaches the Paraná River basin, which is a major hydrological system in South America. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Sorocaba River watershed, which flows into the Tietê River, a major watercourse in São Paulo state. The Tietê River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. Downstream, the river joins the Paraná River system, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. Protecting this watershed from untreated wastewater is critical for maintaining water quality and biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VOTOCEL is located in Votorantim, São Paulo, Brazil, in the Vila Amorim neighborhood. It serves the urban area of Votorantim within the Sorocaba metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 50,812 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Sorocaba River, a tributary of the Tietê River. The plant's discharge is regulated to meet water quality standards set by Brazilian environmental authorities.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from São Paulo's environmental agency (CETESB). These require appropriate treatment levels to protect receiving water bodies.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard under Brazilian regulations. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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