Overview
ETE BIOSSISTEMAS VILA IPANEMA is a secondary treatment plant serving 368 people in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It discharges 86.40 m³/day of treated wastewater into local waterways.
ETE BIOSSISTEMAS VILA IPANEMA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Quitandinha neighborhood of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 368 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within the mountainous region of Serra dos Órgãos. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazil's national environmental regulations (CONAMA resolutions and state-level licensing), small-scale plants like this are typically required to meet effluent standards for BOD and TSS. The treated effluent from this plant ultimately flows into the Piabanha River basin, which drains into the Paraíba do Sul River, a major watercourse supplying water to the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area. The downstream environment includes Atlantic Forest remnants and supports diverse aquatic life, making proper treatment essential for protecting water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Piabanha River watershed, which flows into the Paraíba do Sul River. This river system is critical for water supply and supports a variety of fish species and riparian ecosystems. The surrounding region features Atlantic Forest fragments, which are ecologically sensitive and provide habitat for endemic species. Proper wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains the ecological integrity of these downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rua Nair de Teffé in the Quitandinha neighborhood of Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 368 people, making it a small-scale facility serving a localized community.
The plant discharges 86.40 m³/day of treated wastewater after secondary treatment. The effluent flows into the Piabanha River basin, which is part of the Paraíba do Sul watershed.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting typical Brazilian standards for small communities.
The plant operates under Brazil's environmental framework, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from Rio de Janeiro. Small plants like this are required to meet effluent quality standards to protect receiving water bodies.
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