Overview
ETE Anchieta ES is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 479 people in Anchieta, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It discharges 345.60 cubic meters of treated wastewater and is located within 10 km of the coast.
ETE Anchieta ES is a wastewater treatment plant located in Anchieta, a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 479 residents, providing secondary treatment for municipal wastewater. It is situated in the coastal region of southeastern Brazil, near the Atlantic Ocean. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations for small communities. The plant's discharge volume of 345.60 cubic meters indicates its operational scale. Brazilian environmental laws, such as CONAMA resolutions, set effluent quality standards for treated wastewater, and plants of this size are typically subject to state-level permitting. The treated effluent from ETE Anchieta ES is discharged into the local environment, likely reaching the Atlantic Ocean via coastal drainage. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can affect nearshore water quality and marine ecosystems. The region's coastal waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Espírito Santo, with the treated effluent eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The nearby coastal zone includes sandy beaches and rocky shores that support marine biodiversity, including fish, crustaceans, and sea turtles. The discharge of nutrients and organic matter from secondary treatment can influence local water quality and algal growth, making proper treatment essential for protecting the coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Anchieta ES is located in Anchieta, a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant is situated in the Benevente neighborhood, near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant serves a population of 479 residents, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility for the local community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local environment, likely through a coastal outfall or watercourse that drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge volume is 345.60 cubic meters.
ETE Anchieta ES provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level required for small communities under Brazilian regulations.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Plants serving small populations like ETE Anchieta ES are typically required to meet effluent standards for secondary treatment, with permits issued by the state environmental authority of Espírito Santo.
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