Overview
ETE Buritis I is a secondary treatment plant serving 888 people in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, contributing to local water quality management.
ETE Buritis I is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Aviação neighborhood of São Mateus, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 888 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader urban area of São Mateus. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process for reducing organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment aligns with Brazilian regulatory standards for wastewater facilities of this scale. The plant discharges an average volume of 72.01 cubic meters per day, indicating its capacity to handle the wastewater from its service area. Situated within 10 kilometers of the Atlantic coast, the plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways. This proximity to the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect coastal ecosystems and maintain water quality in the region's sensitive marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the coast of Espírito Santo, within the drainage area of the São Mateus River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including mangroves and estuarine habitats that are ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading. Effective secondary treatment helps mitigate the risk of eutrophication and protects downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Buritis I is located in the Aviação neighborhood of São Mateus, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Its address is Rua Roberto Caputi de Vasconcelos, Aviação, São Mateus.
The plant serves a population of 888 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility serving a local community in São Mateus.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that eventually reach the Atlantic Ocean. It is located within 10 km of the coast, so the discharge influences coastal water quality.
ETE Buritis I provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level required for small agglomerations under Brazilian regulations.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants operate under federal and state environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions. Plants serving small populations like ETE Buritis I are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect receiving water bodies.
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