Overview
ETE AGUA VERDE is a wastewater treatment plant in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil, serving approximately 23,019 people. It operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE AGUA VERDE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Água Verde neighborhood of Jaraguá do Sul, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,019 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by federal regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and the National Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB). For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Itapocu River basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory species. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and the health of coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Itapocu River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Santa Catarina. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity, including fish and bird species. The downstream environment includes estuarine areas that are sensitive to nutrient loading and pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
ETE AGUA VERDE is located at Rua Rodolfo Schreiner, in the Água Verde neighborhood of Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 23,019 people in the Jaraguá do Sul area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Itapocu River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and the National Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB), which set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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