Overview
ETE AREIAS BRANCAS II is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Rosário do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,727 residents with a discharge volume of 406.08 units.
ETE AREIAS BRANCAS II is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rosário do Sul, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,727 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. It operates as part of the municipal sanitation infrastructure for the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for urban wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other national regulations. This level of treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant reports a wastewater discharge volume of 406.08 units, indicating its operational throughput. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body within the Uruguay River basin, which ultimately flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the plant's treatment, as secondary treatment helps protect water quality and supports biodiversity in downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Uruguay River, which flows through southern Brazil and Uruguay before reaching the Rio de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The secondary treatment provided by the plant helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE AREIAS BRANCAS II is located in Rosário do Sul, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves the local municipality as part of its wastewater infrastructure.
The plant serves approximately 8,727 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants in Brazil. Secondary treatment is the minimum requirement for urban wastewater.
The plant protects the Uruguay River basin by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing pollution and safeguarding aquatic ecosystems downstream.
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