Overview
ETE Alphaville Jacuhy is a secondary treatment plant in Serra, Espirito Santo, Brazil, serving 4,843 people. It discharges 550.37 cubic meters of treated wastewater and is located within 10 km of the coast.
ETE Alphaville Jacuhy is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Alphaville Jacuhy condominium in Serra, Espirito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 4,843 and is situated in the metropolitan region of Greater Vitoria, a densely populated coastal area in southeastern Brazil. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA 430/2011) for wastewater discharge into water bodies. With a discharge volume of 550.37 cubic meters, the plant operates as a medium-scale facility for its local community. Brazilian environmental laws mandate secondary treatment for most urban wastewater to reduce organic load and protect receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Atlantic Ocean near Vitoria Bay. The region's coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries, are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making proper treatment essential. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream marine environments and supporting the ecological health of the Greater Vitoria area.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Jacuhy River basin, which drains into Vitoria Bay and ultimately the South Atlantic Ocean. Vitoria Bay is an ecologically important estuary supporting mangroves, fish nurseries, and migratory birds. The coastal location means that any nutrient or pathogen discharge could impact marine water quality and sensitive habitats. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, but the proximity to the coast (within 10 km) requires careful management to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Alphaville Jacuhy is located in the Alphaville Jacuhy condominium in the Jacuhy neighborhood of Serra, Espirito Santo, Brazil. It is part of the Greater Vitoria metropolitan region.
The plant serves a population of 4,843 people, primarily from the Alphaville Jacuhy residential area in Serra.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that flow into the Jacuhy River and eventually into Vitoria Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge volume is 550.37 cubic meters.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations (CONAMA 430/2011) for urban wastewater to reduce organic matter and pollutants before discharge.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets discharge standards for wastewater, requiring secondary treatment for most urban plants. ETE Alphaville Jacuhy complies with these standards, and its coastal location means it must also meet stricter criteria to protect marine environments.
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