Overview
ETE Abelardo Luz is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Abelardo Luz, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 16,245 residents.
ETE Abelardo Luz is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Abelardo Luz, a city in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,245 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under Brazilian wastewater regulations. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but it operates within the regulatory framework of Santa Catarina's environmental authority. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Uruguay River basin, which flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse fish species and are important for local agriculture and water supply.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Uruguay River basin, which flows southward into the Rio de la Plata estuary and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and is used for irrigation and drinking water downstream. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Abelardo Luz is located in Abelardo Luz, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves the municipality's wastewater treatment needs.
The plant serves approximately 16,245 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Uruguay River basin, which flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from Santa Catarina's environmental agency, which set discharge standards for water quality protection.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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