Overview
ETE Bombinhas is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Bombinhas, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It serves a population of 2,610 and discharges 431.97 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
ETE Bombinhas is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the coastal city of Bombinhas, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,610 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for a small coastal community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal areas. The treated effluent volume is reported at 431.97 cubic meters per day. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. Bombinhas is situated on a peninsula known for its beaches and marine biodiversity. The secondary treatment helps protect the coastal waters and the surrounding ecosystems, including mangroves and coral reefs, from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
ETE Bombinhas discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into the Atlantic Ocean along the coast of Santa Catarina. The region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life, including sea turtles and migratory fish. Secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in the coastal zone and protect the health of nearby beaches and marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Bombinhas is located at Rua Tulipa, in the Morrinhos neighborhood of Bombinhas, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It serves the municipality of Bombinhas, a coastal city in southern Brazil.
ETE Bombinhas serves a population of approximately 2,610 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility for a coastal community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually reach the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's coastal location means its discharge affects the marine environment.
ETE Bombinhas provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment is appropriate for protecting coastal waters from pollution.
ETE Bombinhas operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards. For coastal plants, these regulations require adequate treatment to prevent harm to marine ecosystems.
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