Overview
ETE II Xangri La is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Xangri-lá, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, serving 619 people. It discharges 786.24 m³/day of treated effluent near the coast.
ETE II Xangri La is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Green Village area of Xangri-lá, a coastal municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 619 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader Aglomeração Urbana do Litoral Norte region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality before discharge. With a daily discharge volume of 786.24 cubic meters, the facility operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for coastal discharges to protect sensitive marine ecosystems. The treated wastewater is released into the coastal environment near the Atlantic Ocean. This area is part of the Southern Brazilian coastal zone, characterized by sandy beaches and lagoons that support diverse aquatic life and migratory bird species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically important region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Xangri-lá, within the Tramandaí River basin. This region features a chain of coastal lagoons, including Lagoa do Armazém and Lagoa do Peixoto, which connect to the ocean. The area supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a habitat for migratory birds, making advanced treatment critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE II Xangri La is located in the Green Village area of Xangri-lá, a coastal municipality in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, within the Aglomeração Urbana do Litoral Norte region.
The plant serves a small population of 619 residents, typical of a localized community wastewater system in the coastal region of southern Brazil.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal environment near the Atlantic Ocean, with a daily volume of 786.24 cubic meters, after advanced treatment to protect marine ecosystems.
The plant helps protect the coastal lagoons and rivers of the Tramandaí River basin, including Lagoa do Armazém and Lagoa do Peixoto, which drain into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, which require advanced treatment for coastal discharges to prevent pollution and protect sensitive marine habitats, in line with CONAMA resolutions.
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