AWWA JAW26178 Journal AWWA - More and Better Water for Thirsty Sao Paulo, Brazil

Journal Article by American Water Works Association, 10/01/1989

Kawamura, Susumu;Pacheco, Luiz A.M.;de Souza, Paulo E.A.;Omori, Mario

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One of the fastest growing industrial cities in the world, Sao Paulo, Brazil, is located in a region with scarce water resources. At the present time, 1,070 mgd (47 m3/s) of water is supplied to 15 million people in the area, but it is not enough. An additional 450 mgd (20 m3/s) will be needed by the turn of the century. To meet this challenge, Companhia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo (SABESP) has developed a new water supply system, the Alto Tiete system, to cover the eastern part of the metropolitan area, together with a 340-mgd-(15-m3/s-) capacity state-of-the-art water treatment plant, which is now under construction. This article discusses the project and the highlights of the treatment plant design. Includes tables, figures, photos.

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Edition: Vol. 81 - No. 10 Published: 10/01/1989 Number of Pages: 7 File Size: 1 file , 2 MB