Overview
ETE COHAB CACADOR is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Caçador, Santa Catarina, Brazil, serving 158 people with a discharge volume of 23.33 units.
ETE COHAB CACADOR is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Vila Usina neighborhood of Caçador, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 158 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader urban area of Caçador. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by national standards such as CONAMA resolutions, and secondary treatment is typical for smaller communities. The treated effluent from ETE COHAB CACADOR likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Rio do Peixe basin, which flows into the Uruguay River and eventually into the Rio de la Plata estuary. This downstream system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant's effluent likely enters a tributary of the Rio do Peixe, which flows into the Uruguay River and ultimately reaches the Rio de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse freshwater and estuarine ecosystems, including migratory fish species. The region's subtropical climate and agricultural land use make proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
ETE COHAB CACADOR is located at Rua Ianomâmi, Vila Usina, in the Bom Sucesso neighborhood of Caçador, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 158 people, making it a small-scale facility serving a localized community in Caçador.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for most urban areas, and plants must comply with discharge limits to protect water quality.
Small communities in Santa Catarina often use secondary treatment systems like activated sludge or stabilization ponds. These systems are cost-effective and meet regulatory standards for organic matter removal.
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