Overview
ETE JARDIM CANAA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Nova Iguaçu, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It serves a population of 3,470 and discharges 829.44 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE JARDIM CANAA is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Santa Eugênia neighborhood of Nova Iguaçu, within the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,470 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility in one of Brazil's most densely populated regions. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. This level of treatment is typical for facilities discharging into sensitive water bodies or those subject to stringent environmental regulations. The plant's daily discharge volume is 829.44 cubic meters, reflecting its capacity to handle the wastewater from its service area. The treated effluent from ETE JARDIM CANAA is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into Guanabara Bay, a large coastal bay in southeastern Brazil. Guanabara Bay is an ecologically significant estuary that supports diverse aquatic life and is surrounded by urban and industrial areas. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect the bay's water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into the Iguaçu River basin, which drains into Guanabara Bay. Guanabara Bay is a large, semi-enclosed estuary that supports mangrove forests, fish nurseries, and migratory bird populations. The bay faces environmental pressures from urbanization and industrialization, making advanced wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JARDIM CANAA is located in the Santa Eugênia neighborhood of Nova Iguaçu, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is part of the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,470 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which typically include biological nutrient removal and disinfection, to produce high-quality effluent before discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Iguaçu River and eventually reach Guanabara Bay, a major estuary on Brazil's coast.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards. Advanced treatment helps meet these standards for sensitive receiving waters.
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