Overview
ETE Cidade Nova is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil, serving approximately 43,000 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Cidade Nova is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Cidade Nova neighborhood of Itajaí, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 43,000 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a Brazilian facility, ETE Cidade Nova is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other federal regulations that set effluent discharge standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Itajaí-Açu River estuary. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to mangroves and estuarine habitats. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Itajaí-Açu River basin, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean near the port city of Itajaí. This estuarine environment supports a variety of fish and bird species and is an important area for local fisheries. The coastal location means that nutrient and pollutant loads from wastewater can impact marine water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Cidade Nova is located at 236 Rua Sidney Schulze in the Cidade Nova neighborhood of Itajaí, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 43,035 people in the Itajaí region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Itajaí-Açu River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or lagoons.
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