Overview
ETE Campo Verde is a secondary treatment plant in Cariacica, Espírito Santo, Brazil, serving 4,314 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, contributing to the protection of local water bodies.
ETE Campo Verde is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Campo Verde neighborhood of Cariacica, within the Greater Vitória metropolitan region of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 4,314 and operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for municipal wastewater in Brazil. As a secondary treatment facility, ETE Campo Verde utilizes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges approximately 600 cubic meters of treated effluent daily. The plant's scale aligns with small agglomerations typical of suburban areas in the region. The treated effluent from ETE Campo Verde ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage systems. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters of Espírito Santo, which support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Its operation helps mitigate nutrient pollution and safeguard water quality in the sensitive coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Espírito Santo, with treated effluent flowing through local streams and rivers before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal waters near Vitória are ecologically significant, hosting mangroves and estuarine habitats that support fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this dynamic coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Campo Verde is located in the Campo Verde neighborhood of Cariacica, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It is part of the Greater Vitória metropolitan region.
The plant serves a population of 4,314 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant is within 10 km of the coast, so its discharge affects the coastal marine environment.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil.
Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is typically required for inland and coastal discharges to protect water quality. Plants like ETE Campo Verde must comply with these federal and state regulations.
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