Overview
ETE FOSSA FILTRO COCADA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Cascatinha, Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, serving 368 people with a discharge volume of 86.40 m³/day.
ETE FOSSA FILTRO COCADA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant located in the Cascatinha district of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 368 residents and discharges treated wastewater at a volume of 86.40 cubic meters per day. It operates within the urban fabric of Petrópolis, a city in the mountainous region of the state. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with standards set by CONAMA resolutions. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typical and meets the basic requirements for discharge into freshwater bodies. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Piabanha River, a tributary of the Paraíba do Sul River. The Paraíba do Sul basin is a major water source for the region, supplying water to Rio de Janeiro and supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from ETE FOSSA FILTRO COCADA likely flows into a local stream that feeds the Piabanha River, which is part of the Paraíba do Sul River basin. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting a variety of fish species and providing water for millions of people. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollution, helping to maintain the health of downstream aquatic habitats and the overall watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE FOSSA FILTRO COCADA is located in the Cascatinha district of Petrópolis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The full address is Rua Doutor Hermogênio Silva, Cascatinha, Petrópolis.
The plant serves a population of 368 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater at a volume of 86.40 cubic meters per day. It likely flows into a local stream that drains into the Piabanha River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level required for small agglomerations in Brazil.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet discharge standards and protect water quality in the receiving watershed.
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