Overview
ETE VOTUPORANGA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Votuporanga, São Paulo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 81,356 people, operating under Brazil's national environmental regulations.
ETE VOTUPORANGA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Votuporanga, within the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Serving an estimated population of 81,356, the plant is part of the region's essential sanitation infrastructure, managed under Brazil's environmental framework. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in a unit such as m³/s or similar), indicating its scale of operation. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Turvo Grande River basin, part of the Paraná River system. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides water for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Turvo Grande River basin, which flows into the Paraná River, one of South America's major river systems. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in this sensitive river network.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VOTUPORANGA is located in Votuporanga, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the urban area of the municipality.
The plant serves approximately 81,356 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Turvo Grande River basin, which ultimately flows into the Paraná River system.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits from São Paulo's environmental agency (CETESB), which set discharge standards for organic matter and nutrients.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment (e. g. , activated sludge or stabilization ponds) is standard to meet CONAMA discharge limits, often followed by disinfection.
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