Overview
ETE Formate is a secondary treatment plant in Viana, Espírito Santo, Brazil, serving 209 people. It discharges 29.10 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Formate is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Marcílio de Noronha district of Viana, within the Greater Vitória metropolitan region of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 209 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for reducing organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazil's national environmental regulations (CONAMA resolutions), secondary treatment is typically required for inland and coastal discharges to protect water quality. Located within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, the plant's treated effluent likely drains into the coastal watershed of Espírito Santo, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The region's coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries, depend on proper wastewater management to maintain water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the coastal drainage system of Espírito Santo, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean near Vitória Bay. This area supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and crustaceans, and is an important migratory corridor for marine species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Formate is located in the Marcílio de Noronha district of Viana, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It is part of the Greater Vitória metropolitan region.
The plant serves a population of 209 people, indicating it is a small-scale facility serving a local community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater at a rate of 29.10 m³/day. Given its proximity to the coast (within 10 km), the effluent likely flows into the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage systems.
ETE Formate provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. This meets standard requirements for coastal discharges under Brazilian regulations.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For small plants like ETE Formate, secondary treatment is typical, and permits are issued by the state environmental authority (IEMA in Espírito Santo) to ensure compliance with discharge standards.
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