Overview
ETE CIVIT II is a wastewater treatment plant in Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil, serving approximately 25,000 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE CIVIT II is a wastewater treatment plant located in Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil, serving a population of approximately 25,129. The plant is situated in the Região Metropolitana da Grande Vitória, an urban area with significant industrial activity. As a municipal facility, it plays a key role in managing wastewater from the local community. Brazil's wastewater treatment facilities are regulated under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy. For plants serving around 25,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in a unit such as m³/s or MLD), indicating its scale of operation. The treated effluent from ETE CIVIT II is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Espírito Santo coast. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and recreation. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters the Rio Santa Maria da Vitória or a tributary, which flows into Baía de Vitória and then the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal watershed supports mangroves and estuarine habitats that are ecologically sensitive. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and protect marine biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CIVIT II is located in Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil, in the Região Metropolitana da Grande Vitória.
The plant serves approximately 25,129 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into Baía de Vitória and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy, which set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent quality standards.
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