Overview
ETE Itauna Saquarema is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 10,287 and is located near the coast.
ETE Itauna Saquarema is a wastewater treatment plant located in Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Situated in the Região Sudeste, the plant serves a population of around 10,287, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory standards. The facility is positioned near the coast, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean, which influences its environmental management requirements. As a plant in Brazil, ETE Itauna Saquarema operates under the national environmental framework, which includes CONAMA resolutions and state-level regulations from Rio de Janeiro. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent quality standards. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given its coastal proximity. The surrounding region includes lagoons and rivers that support diverse aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect these coastal and marine environments from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the coast of Rio de Janeiro, within the drainage basin that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving water bodies in the area, such as the Saquarema Lagoon system, are ecologically sensitive, supporting mangroves, fish, and bird species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in these coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Itauna Saquarema is located in Saquarema, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Avenida Vila Mar in the Porto Novo neighborhood.
The plant serves a population of approximately 10,287 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given the plant's coastal proximity.
The plant helps protect the Saquarema Lagoon system and nearby coastal waters, which are part of the Atlantic Ocean drainage basin.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent standards. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water quality.
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