Overview
ETE Humaita Sao Vicente is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving 22,844 people in São Vicente, São Paulo, Brazil. Located within 50 km of the coast, it discharges into the Baixada Santista region's sensitive coastal ecosystem.
ETE Humaita Sao Vicente is a wastewater treatment plant located in São Vicente, a coastal city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 22,844 residents in the Vila Feliz neighborhood and surrounding areas. It is part of the Baixada Santista metropolitan region, a densely populated coastal area with significant industrial and port activities. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for wastewater discharge. Brazilian standards typically mandate secondary treatment for such facilities to protect water quality. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating its scale. The treated effluent from ETE Humaita likely discharges into local water bodies that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast. The Baixada Santista region features estuaries and mangroves that are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as important nursery habitats. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting these coastal ecosystems from untreated sewage pollution.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Baixada Santista region, which drains into the Santos Estuary and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal area features mangroves and estuarine habitats that support diverse marine life, including fish and crustaceans. The region's watershed is heavily urbanized and industrialized, making wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Humaita Sao Vicente is located at Avenida Paschoal Gzebien, Vila Feliz, in the city of São Vicente, São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the Baixada Santista metropolitan region.
The plant serves a population of 22,844 people in the São Vicente area, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The treated wastewater from ETE Humaita is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Santos Estuary and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's coastal location requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems.
The plant protects the water quality of streams and rivers in the Baixada Santista watershed, which drain into the Santos Estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. This includes ecologically sensitive mangrove and estuarine habitats.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For a plant serving 22,844 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards and protect coastal water quality.
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