ETE Coronel Borges - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Brazil

ETE Coronel Borges is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Coronel Borges district of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 169,264 people, placing it in the large agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. As a large-scale facility, ETE Coronel Borges is expected to provide at least secondary treatment in accordance with Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and state-level environmental standards. The plant's designed capacity is reported as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified, indicating it is sized to handle the wastewater load from its service area. The treated effluent from ETE Coronel Borges is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Itapemirim River and then into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a critical role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into the Itapemirim River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Espírito Santo. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and recreation. The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal habitats that are sensitive to nutrient pollution and require effective wastewater treatment to maintain ecological balance.