Overview
ETE BOM JESUS DO NORTE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 6,858 people in Bom Jesus do Norte, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE BOM JESUS DO NORTE is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Bom Jesus do Norte, a city in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,858 residents, making it a small-scale treatment facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE BOM JESUS DO NORTE operates under the regulatory framework established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA). For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge into receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Itapemirim River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and domestic use in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Itapemirim River, which flows eastward into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Espírito Santo. The Itapemirim River basin supports a variety of freshwater species and is important for local agriculture and fishing. Downstream ecosystems include coastal lagoons and mangroves that provide critical habitat for migratory birds and fish.
Frequently asked questions
ETE BOM JESUS DO NORTE is located in Bom Jesus do Norte, a city in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant is situated in the Fazenda Boa Esperança area along Estrada Bom Jesus - Palmeiras.
The plant serves approximately 6,858 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility in the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Itapemirim River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and ANA guidelines, which set effluent quality standards and discharge permits for wastewater treatment facilities.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards. Common processes include activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors followed by post-treatment.
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