Overview
ETE Andre Carlone is a secondary treatment plant in Serra, Espirito Santo, Brazil, serving about 5,000 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, supporting local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE Andre Carlone is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim Carapina neighborhood of Serra, within the Greater Vitoria metropolitan region of Espirito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,018 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility in a densely populated coastal area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required for most urban wastewater in Brazil under national regulations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological degradation of organic matter followed by sedimentation, meeting the basic effluent quality standards set by the Brazilian National Environment Council (CONAMA). The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given the plant's proximity to the coast. This coastal setting makes proper treatment essential to protect marine ecosystems, including nearby mangroves and estuarine habitats that support diverse aquatic life and local fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Espirito Santo, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Vitoria Bay. This region features sensitive mangrove ecosystems and estuarine environments that serve as nursery grounds for fish and crustaceans. The proximity to the coast means that any nutrient or pathogen loads from the plant could affect marine water quality and recreational beaches. Proper secondary treatment helps mitigate these impacts, though the area's high ecological value underscores the need for ongoing monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Andre Carlone is located in the Jardim Carapina neighborhood of Serra, in the Greater Vitoria metropolitan region of Espirito Santo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 5,018 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, given its location within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard Brazilian effluent requirements.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants. Plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment to meet discharge limits, especially in coastal areas where environmental sensitivity is high.
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