Overview
ETE Figueira is a wastewater treatment plant in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil, serving approximately 23,000 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Figueira is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Ilha da Figueira neighborhood of Jaraguá do Sul, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 23,019 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in Brazil, ETE Figueira is subject to the national environmental standards set by CONAMA (Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente) and regulated by the state environmental agency. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Itapocu River basin. The region's subtropical climate and proximity to the Atlantic Forest biome make proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Itapocu River basin, which flows through the Atlantic Forest region of Santa Catarina before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for local communities. Effective treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and maintain ecological balance in this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Figueira is located at Rua Prefeito Victor Bauer, Ilha da Figueira, in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 23,019 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Itapocu River basin, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which set discharge limits for pollutants to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this size, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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