Overview
ETE Ana Terra is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Cruz Alta, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 18,883 residents in the southern region.
ETE Ana Terra is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cruz Alta, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 18,883 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under Brazilian wastewater regulations. It is situated in the southern region of Brazil, an area characterized by subtropical climate and agricultural activity. Brazilian wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. The plant's operational status and capacity are not publicly documented, but it continues to serve the local community as part of the municipal sanitation infrastructure. The treated effluent from ETE Ana Terra is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Uruguay River basin, which flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and public health in the Cruz Alta area.
Environmental context
ETE Ana Terra discharges into local streams that are part of the Uruguay River basin, which flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is vital for regional agriculture and drinking water supplies. The plant's operation helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Ana Terra is located in Cruz Alta, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves the Santa Terezinha II neighborhood and surrounding areas.
ETE Ana Terra serves approximately 18,883 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from ETE Ana Terra is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Uruguay River basin, which ultimately flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary.
ETE Ana Terra operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from Rio Grande do Sul's environmental agency. These standards require appropriate treatment to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Many plants also incorporate disinfection to meet effluent quality standards.
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