Overview
ETE GETULIO VARGAS is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Mambucaba, Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It serves a population of 2,762 and discharges 419.04 cubic meters of treated effluent.
ETE GETULIO VARGAS is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Mambucaba district of Angra dos Reis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plant serves a small community of approximately 2,762 residents, providing advanced treatment to protect local water quality. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. This level of treatment is typical for facilities discharging into sensitive environments. The plant treats an average daily flow of 419.04 cubic meters, reflecting the scale of the small agglomeration it serves. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean along the Costa Verde region. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting mangroves, estuaries, and diverse marine life. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems, including nearby beaches and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Mambucaba River watershed, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Angra dos Reis. This coastal region is part of the Serra do Mar biodiversity corridor, featuring Atlantic Forest remnants and mangrove ecosystems. The advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication and safeguards the ecological health of the downstream marine environment, which supports fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
ETE GETULIO VARGAS is located in the Mambucaba district of Angra dos Reis, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,762 residents in the Mambucaba area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Mambucaba River watershed, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Angra dos Reis.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, suitable for protecting sensitive coastal environments.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For small communities like Mambucaba, advanced treatment helps meet discharge standards for coastal areas, protecting water quality and marine ecosystems.
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