Overview
ETE ITALVA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Italva, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,513 people with a discharge volume of 452.30 cubic meters.
ETE ITALVA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Italva, within the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,513 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment plant. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set standards for effluent quality and water resource protection. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations in Brazil. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges a daily volume of 452.30 cubic meters of treated wastewater. The plant's scale aligns with typical infrastructure for communities of this size. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies within the Paraíba do Sul river basin, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraíba do Sul river basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Campos dos Goytacazes. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a critical water source for surrounding communities and agriculture. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants, helping to maintain ecological balance in the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ITALVA is located in Italva, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It serves the local municipality as part of the regional wastewater infrastructure.
The plant serves approximately 2,513 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility for the community of Italva.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraíba do Sul river basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant uses secondary treatment to reduce pollutants before discharge.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent standards and water quality criteria. These regulations require appropriate treatment for small agglomerations.
For small agglomerations like Italva (around 2,500 people), secondary treatment is standard. This level removes most organic matter and suspended solids, protecting receiving water bodies.
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