Overview
ETE Jabaete is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Vila Velha, Espirito Santo, Brazil, serving about 4,595 people. It discharges 614.30 m3/day of treated effluent near the coast.
ETE Jabaete is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Brunella II neighborhood of Vila Velha, in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,595 residents in the Grande Jucu region, part of the Greater Vitoria metropolitan area. As a secondary treatment facility, it provides biological treatment to reduce organic pollutants before discharge. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require wastewater treatment for urban agglomerations. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is the standard to meet effluent quality standards set by the National Environment Council (CONAMA). The plant's discharge volume of 614.30 m3/day indicates a modest flow consistent with the population served. The treated effluent from ETE Jabaete is discharged into local water bodies that drain toward the Atlantic Ocean. The plant is located within 10 km of the coast, making its discharge potentially influential on coastal water quality. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of the regional drainage network that flows into the Atlantic, contributing to the ecological health of the nearby marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jucu River basin, which flows through Vila Velha and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Espirito Santo. This coastal region supports mangrove ecosystems and estuarine habitats that are important for fish and bird species. The proximity to the ocean means that treated effluent can affect nearshore water quality, particularly in areas used for recreation and fishing.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Jabaete is located in the Brunella II neighborhood of Vila Velha, in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil. It serves the Grande Jucu region within the Greater Vitoria metropolitan area.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges approximately 614.30 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. It serves a population of about 4,595 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Jucu River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Espirito Santo.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants. State-level agencies in Espirito Santo oversee permitting and compliance.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is the standard requirement to meet organic pollutant removal targets. Plants of this scale typically use biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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