ETE AVISO Wastewater Treatment Plant, Linhares, Espírito Santo, Brazil

ETE AVISO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Aviso neighborhood of Linhares, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 48,008, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards. Its designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meter per second, indicating a facility built to handle significant flow volumes. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE AVISO is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other federal regulations that set effluent discharge standards. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. It is expected to comply with national norms for water quality protection. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Doce River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for local water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment at ETE AVISO helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Doce River estuary.

ETE AVISO discharges into the Doce River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Espírito Santo. The Doce River is a major watercourse supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for communities and industries. The downstream environment includes mangrove ecosystems and coastal habitats that are sensitive to nutrient pollution and require effective wastewater treatment to maintain ecological balance.