Overview
ETE JARDIM CAMBURI is a wastewater treatment plant serving Vitória, Brazil. It treats wastewater from over 107,000 people and is located within 50 km of the coast in Espírito Santo state.
ETE JARDIM CAMBURI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo state in southeastern Brazil. The plant serves a population of over 107,000 people, placing it in the category of a medium-to-large agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management frameworks. It is situated in the Aeroporto neighborhood, near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. As a plant serving more than 100,000 inhabitants, ETE JARDIM CAMBURI is expected to meet advanced treatment standards under Brazilian regulations, which align with international best practices for coastal protection. The designed capacity is reported as 1. The plant operates within the regulatory framework of Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies, which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment facilities. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways, given its proximity to the coast. The receiving environment includes the Vitória Bay and the surrounding marine ecosystem, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect coastal water quality in this densely populated region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Greater Vitória metropolitan region, which drains into Vitória Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal waters support mangrove ecosystems, coral reefs, and fish populations that are vital for local livelihoods. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to minimize eutrophication and maintain the ecological health of this sensitive marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JARDIM CAMBURI is located in the Aeroporto neighborhood of Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo state in southeastern Brazil. The full address is Avenida Dante Michelini, in the Continental Administrative Region.
The plant serves a population of 107,361 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local waterways that flow into Vitória Bay and then into the Atlantic Ocean, given the plant's coastal location within 50 km of the coast.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) resolutions and state-level environmental permits from Espírito Santo. These regulations set effluent quality standards to protect water bodies and public health.
For plants of this scale, especially those near coastal areas, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary or advanced treatment to reduce organic load and nutrients before discharge, in line with international standards.
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