Overview
ETE Jardim Botanico Cariacica is a secondary treatment plant in Cariacica, Espírito Santo, Brazil, serving approximately 6,526 people. It discharges 907.20 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Jardim Botanico Cariacica is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood of Cariacica, within the Greater Vitória metropolitan region of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 6,526 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) for most inland and coastal discharges. The plant's discharge volume of 907.20 m³/day indicates a consistent operational scale. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, mandate secondary treatment for effluents discharged into water bodies, with additional requirements for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Espírito Santo Bay and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can influence coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. Proper secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and suspended solids, protecting downstream aquatic life and supporting the ecological health of the Vitória estuary system.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into small streams in the Jardim Botânico area, which are part of the drainage network feeding into the Espírito Santo Bay, a coastal embayment of the Atlantic Ocean. This bay supports diverse marine life, including mangroves and fish nurseries. The region's tropical climate and urban runoff from the Greater Vitória area add to the environmental sensitivity, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Jardim Botânico neighborhood of Cariacica, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It is part of the Greater Vitória metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 6,526 people, making it a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow into Espírito Santo Bay and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. Its proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means the effluent can affect coastal water quality.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011) for most discharges. This process removes organic matter and suspended solids.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For plants serving around 6,500 people, secondary treatment is typically required. Effluent standards are set based on the receiving water body classification, with additional requirements for coastal areas to protect marine ecosystems.
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