ETE JARDIM DA FIGUEIRA - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil

ETE JARDIM DA FIGUEIRA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Lomba Grande district of Novo Hamburgo, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 226 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or peri-urban area within the broader Porto Alegre metropolitan region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most inland wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant handles a discharge volume of 76.07 cubic meters per day, indicating a small-scale operation suited to the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Sinos River basin, a key tributary of the Guaíba River system, which ultimately flows into the Lagoa dos Patos lagoon. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and recreation. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.

The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Sinos River, part of the Guaíba River basin, which drains into the Lagoa dos Patos, one of South America's largest coastal lagoons. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical resource for the Porto Alegre metropolitan region. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce organic pollution, safeguarding downstream habitats and water quality for communities and wildlife.