Overview
ETE BASE AEREA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, serving approximately 1,923 people. It discharges treated effluent into the local coastal environment.
ETE BASE AEREA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Carianos neighborhood of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 1,923 people, reflecting a small-scale municipal facility. It is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most urban wastewater. This level of treatment removes organic matter and suspended solids, reducing pollution loads before discharge. The plant reports a discharge volume of 400.03 units (likely cubic meters per day or similar), indicating its operational scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean, which are part of the South Atlantic basin. The region's coastal ecosystems include mangroves, estuaries, and marine habitats that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and the ecological health of Florianópolis's beaches and marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Florianópolis, an island city known for its beaches and coastal ecosystems. The receiving waters include the Baía Sul (South Bay) and the surrounding marine environment, which supports mangroves, seagrass beds, and fish nurseries. These habitats are sensitive to nutrient pollution and pathogens, making secondary treatment critical for maintaining water quality and protecting recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
ETE BASE AEREA is located in the Carianos neighborhood of Ribeirão da Ilha, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 1,923 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean via local coastal waters, likely through an outfall in the Baía Sul area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory standards for urban wastewater.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
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