Overview
ETE Biossistema Quarteirao Brasileiro is a secondary treatment plant serving 736 people in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It discharges 172.80 m³/day of treated wastewater into local waterways.
ETE Biossistema Quarteirao Brasileiro is a wastewater treatment plant located in Petrópolis, within the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 736 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated in the mountainous region of the Serra dos Órgãos, part of the Atlantic Forest biome. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. As a small-scale facility, it plays a role in protecting local water quality. The treated effluent volume is 172.80 cubic meters per day, discharged into the local drainage network. The receiving water body ultimately flows into the Paraíba do Sul River basin, a major water source for the region. The plant's operation helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient loads, supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic ecosystems. Its location in a biodiverse area underscores the importance of proper wastewater management.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into streams that feed the Piabanha River, a tributary of the Paraíba do Sul River. This river system is vital for water supply and supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The surrounding Atlantic Forest region is ecologically sensitive, with high biodiversity and endemic species. Proper treatment helps mitigate eutrophication risks and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the Serra dos Órgãos mountain region.
The plant serves a population of 736 residents, providing secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
The plant discharges treated effluent at a volume of 172.80 cubic meters per day into local streams that flow into the Piabanha River, a tributary of the Paraíba do Sul River.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is standard, often using technologies like activated sludge or anaerobic systems, to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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