Overview
ETE BAIRRO 25 DE JULHO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in São Bento do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil, serving approximately 650 people with a discharge volume of 77.76 cubic meters per day.
ETE BAIRRO 25 DE JULHO is a wastewater treatment facility located in the 25 de Julho neighborhood of São Bento do Sul, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of around 650 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader urban area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under federal environmental laws, including CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typical to meet basic water quality requirements before discharge. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rio Negro basin, part of the Atlantic coastal watershed. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the health of downstream ecosystems. The plant's operation helps protect local streams and rivers from untreated sewage pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rio Negro, a tributary of the Rio Iguaçu, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Paraná River basin. The surrounding Atlantic Forest biome is a biodiversity hotspot, and the watershed supports important aquatic habitats. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rua Alfredo Baron in the 25 de Julho neighborhood of São Bento do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 650 people, making it a small-scale facility focused on a local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that feed into the Rio Negro, part of the Atlantic coastal watershed.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality limits. Secondary treatment is appropriate for its small population served.
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