Overview
ETE GARCIA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil, serving approximately 37,616 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE GARCIA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Garcia district of Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 37,616 residents, making it a medium-sized facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Basic Sanitation Plan (Plansab). For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain toward the Atlantic Ocean via the Itajaí-Açu River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and recreation. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Itajaí-Açu River basin, which flows eastward through the Atlantic Forest biome to the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing water for agriculture and urban use. The treated effluent from ETE GARCIA contributes to the overall water quality of the river system, which ultimately reaches the coast near the port of Itajaí.
Frequently asked questions
ETE GARCIA is located at Rua Mâncio Costa in the Garcia district of Blumenau, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 37,616 people in the Blumenau area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Itajaí-Açu River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards, and the National Basic Sanitation Plan (Plansab).
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, often using activated sludge or similar processes.
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