Overview
ETE BOM JESUS DO ITABAPOANA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 30,277 people in Bom Jesus do Itabapoana, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE BOM JESUS DO ITABAPOANA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bom Jesus do Itabapoana, a city in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 30,277 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, the plant is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level environmental regulations, which set effluent discharge standards for organic matter, solids, and pathogens. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Paraiba do Sul River basin, a major river system in southeastern Brazil. The Paraiba do Sul flows through Rio de Janeiro and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Campos dos Goytacazes, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its treated effluent likely enters tributaries of the Paraiba do Sul River. This river is a critical water source for the region, supporting agriculture, industry, and drinking water supplies. The downstream environment includes the Paraiba do Sul estuary and coastal Atlantic waters, which host mangroves and marine biodiversity. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect these ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bom Jesus do Itabapoana, a city in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its address is Rua Francisco Teixeira Reis, in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Itaperuna.
The plant serves approximately 30,277 people, making it a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility in the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraiba do Sul River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national discharge standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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