Overview
ETE CAJU is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Silva Jardim, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, serving approximately 10,800 people. It discharges 691.20 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
ETE CAJU is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Silva Jardim, within the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 10,801, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most inland communities. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges an average of 691.20 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The treated effluent from ETE CAJU is released into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal watershed of Rio de Janeiro. The region's rivers support diverse aquatic life and are important for local ecosystems. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
ETE CAJU discharges into the local watershed of Silva Jardim, which is part of the broader coastal drainage system of Rio de Janeiro state. The receiving waters eventually flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's rivers and streams support diverse aquatic life and are important for local biodiversity. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CAJU is located in Silva Jardim, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The full address is Rua Vereador Amaldo Correa de Sa, Silva Jardim, Região Geográfica Imediata de Rio Bonito, Rio de Janeiro.
ETE CAJU serves approximately 10,801 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration in Brazil's wastewater infrastructure.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the coastal watershed of Rio de Janeiro, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE CAJU provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for most inland communities. This level of treatment uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For plants like ETE CAJU serving small-to-medium populations, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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