Overview
ETE BOM DESTINO is a secondary treatment plant in Iconha, Espírito Santo, Brazil, serving 291 people. It discharges 33.91 units of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE BOM DESTINO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Iconha, a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 291 residents, reflecting its role in a local community within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Cachoeiro de Itapemirim. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that significantly reduces organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with CONAMA resolutions setting discharge standards. For small communities like Iconha, secondary treatment is typical to meet basic water quality requirements before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a river or stream that flows toward the Atlantic Ocean, given the plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km). This discharge contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal waters, supporting regional water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal watershed of Espírito Santo. This region features mangrove ecosystems and estuarine habitats that are sensitive to nutrient loading and pollution. Proper secondary treatment helps mitigate impacts on these environments, supporting biodiversity and water quality in the downstream coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
ETE BOM DESTINO is located in Iconha, a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant is situated in the Centro neighborhood, near the coast.
The plant serves a population of 291 people, making it a small-scale facility designed for a local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body, likely a river or stream that flows toward the Atlantic Ocean, given its coastal proximity.
ETE BOM DESTINO provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard Brazilian discharge requirements.
The plant operates under Brazil's environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards. For small communities, secondary treatment is typical to protect water resources and public health.
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