Overview
ETE CIVIT I is a secondary treatment plant in Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil, serving 1,772 people. It discharges 201.31 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually near the Atlantic coast.
ETE CIVIT I is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Parque Residencial Tubarão neighborhood of Serra, in the Greater Vitória metropolitan region of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 1,772 and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids from domestic wastewater. As a secondary treatment facility, ETE CIVIT I meets the basic requirements for effluent quality before discharge. The plant processes an annual wastewater volume of 201.31 thousand cubic meters. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with CONAMA resolutions setting discharge standards for parameters such as BOD, COD, and nutrients. The plant is situated within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, meaning its treated effluent ultimately reaches coastal waters. The receiving water body is likely a local stream or river that flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Vitória. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems, including mangroves and coral reefs that are ecologically sensitive in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Vitória, Espírito Santo. The coastal zone supports diverse marine life, including mangroves and estuarine habitats that serve as nurseries for fish and crustaceans. Protecting water quality in this region is important for maintaining the ecological health of the adjacent marine environment and the livelihoods of local fishing communities.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CIVIT I is located in the Parque Residencial Tubarão neighborhood of Serra, in the Greater Vitória metropolitan region of Espírito Santo, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 1,772 people, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant applies secondary treatment before discharging the treated effluent into a local watercourse that ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Vitória.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is the minimum required for most discharges, with standards for BOD, COD, and other parameters.
For small communities in Brazil, secondary treatment systems such as activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors are common. These processes effectively reduce organic load and pathogens before discharge.
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