Overview
ETE Ilha do Santo Inacio is a secondary treatment plant serving 291 people in Iconha, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It discharges 33.91 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Ilha do Santo Inacio is a wastewater treatment plant located in Iconha, within the state of Espírito Santo in southeastern Brazil. The facility serves a small population of 291 residents, reflecting its role in a local community. The plant is situated near the coast, less than 10 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For a small agglomeration of this size, secondary treatment meets typical regulatory requirements under Brazilian environmental law, which mandates adequate treatment before discharge. The plant treats an average daily flow of 33.91 cubic meters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal environment in this region supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the receiving waters and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small river system that flows to the Atlantic Ocean near Iconha. The coastal waters of Espírito Santo are part of a productive marine ecosystem that supports fish, crustaceans, and sea turtles. Maintaining secondary treatment standards helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting both human health and the ecological balance of the nearshore environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Iconha, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Its address is Rua Izaltina Penaforte Beiriz, 33, in the Centro neighborhood.
The plant serves a population of 291 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge volume averages 33.91 cubic meters per day.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal environmental laws (CONAMA resolutions) and state-level agencies. Secondary treatment is typically required for discharges into sensitive water bodies, including coastal areas.
For small communities, secondary treatment (such as activated sludge or anaerobic systems) is common. Brazilian regulations require adequate treatment to meet effluent standards, and small plants often use compact or decentralized systems.
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