Overview
ETE CORREAS is a wastewater treatment plant serving 5,517 people in Cascatinha, Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE CORREAS is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Cascatinha district of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,517 residents, contributing to the sanitation infrastructure of this mountainous region within the Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro. As a small-scale municipal treatment facility, ETE CORREAS is subject to Brazil's environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level regulations from INEA (Instituto Estadual do Ambiente). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 volume unit, indicating a modest operational scale. The treated effluent from ETE CORREAS likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Piabanha River, a tributary of the Paraíba do Sul River. This river system is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for downstream communities. The plant plays a key role in preserving water quality in the Serra do Mar region, an area of high ecological sensitivity.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Piabanha River, which is part of the Paraíba do Sul basin. This river system drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Campos dos Goytacazes. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply. The surrounding Serra do Mar region is characterized by Atlantic Forest remnants, which are ecologically sensitive and rely on clean water.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CORREAS is located in the Cascatinha district of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The full address is Rua Vigario Correa, Corrêas, Petrópolis.
ETE CORREAS serves approximately 5,517 people in the Cascatinha area of Petrópolis.
The treated effluent from ETE CORREAS is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Piabanha River, a tributary of the Paraíba do Sul River, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE CORREAS operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions, and is regulated by INEA (Instituto Estadual do Ambiente) for the state of Rio de Janeiro. For plants serving around 5,500 people, secondary treatment is typically required.
The Piabanha River is part of the Paraíba do Sul basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and municipalities. The river flows through the Serra do Mar region, an area of high ecological value with Atlantic Forest ecosystems.
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