Overview
ETE Barra da Lagoa is a wastewater treatment plant in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, serving approximately 8,308 people. It is located within 50 km of the coast on Santa Catarina Island.
ETE Barra da Lagoa is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Parque Florestal area of São João do Rio Vermelho, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 8,308 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category. It is situated on Santa Catarina Island, a coastal region known for its beaches and lagoons. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE Barra da Lagoa operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage systems. The surrounding region includes the Lagoa da Conceição and other coastal ecosystems that support diverse aquatic life and are important for local tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant is located on Santa Catarina Island, part of a coastal watershed that drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The area includes the Lagoa da Conceição, a large coastal lagoon that supports diverse aquatic life and is a key ecological and recreational resource. Downstream waters are influenced by tidal flows and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Protecting these waters from untreated or inadequately treated wastewater is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Barra da Lagoa is located in the Parque Florestal area of São João do Rio Vermelho, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It serves the Barra da Lagoa region on Santa Catarina Island.
The plant serves approximately 8,308 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under typical wastewater treatment classifications.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding area includes coastal lagoons such as Lagoa da Conceição, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from Santa Catarina's environmental agency. These require appropriate treatment levels to protect coastal and lagoon ecosystems.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge. This helps prevent eutrophication in sensitive coastal environments like those around Florianópolis.
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