ETE IVORA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ivorá, Rio Grande do Sul

ETE IVORA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ivorá, a small town in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 191 people, reflecting the small scale of the local community. It is situated in the southern region of Brazil, an area characterized by a subtropical climate and agricultural landscapes. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For small agglomerations like Ivorá, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet environmental standards. In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with CONAMA resolutions setting discharge limits. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 14.97 units, indicating a modest flow consistent with the small population served. The treated effluent from ETE IVORA is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Jacuí River basin, which flows into the Lagoa dos Patos lagoon system and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from untreated sewage, supporting water quality and aquatic life in the region.

The treated effluent from ETE IVORA enters local streams that are part of the Jacuí River basin, which flows into the Lagoa dos Patos, a large coastal lagoon in southern Brazil. This lagoon is an ecologically important system that supports diverse aquatic species and serves as a nursery for fish. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the lagoon and its associated wetlands.