Overview
ETE Barra Seca de Cima is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,017 people in Linhares, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It discharges 291.77 m³/day of treated wastewater, operating under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Barra Seca de Cima is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Linhares, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,017 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for urban wastewater in Brazil under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets discharge standards before release. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies within the Doce River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream ecosystems, including coastal and marine environments, by reducing pollutant loads from the urban area of Linhares.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Doce River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Espírito Santo. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to coastal ecosystems. The treated effluent helps maintain water quality in the river, which is important for local communities and downstream marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Linhares, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, along Rodovia Governador Mário Covas in the Farias neighborhood.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,017 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies within the Doce River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required for urban wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA resolutions, typically involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Water Resources Policy and CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for treated effluent. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet environmental requirements.
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