Overview
ETE JARDINS SERRA is a secondary treatment plant in Serra, Espirito Santo, Brazil, serving 1,118 people. It discharges 127.01 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually and is located within 10 km of the coast.
ETE JARDINS SERRA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim Bela Vista neighborhood of Serra, within the Greater Vitoria metropolitan region in Espirito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 1,118 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level for municipal wastewater in Brazil under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions. The plant processes an annual wastewater discharge volume of 127.01 thousand cubic meters. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Brazilian regulations require secondary treatment for most urban wastewater, with more advanced treatment needed for sensitive areas. The plant is situated within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, making its discharge potentially influential on coastal water quality. The treated effluent likely flows into local streams that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, affecting the marine environment near the Vitoria estuary. This coastal location underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect recreational waters and marine ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the coastal watershed of Espirito Santo, with treated effluent ultimately draining into the Atlantic Ocean via local rivers and the Vitoria estuary. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The proximity to the coast means that nutrient and pathogen removal are critical to prevent eutrophication and protect public health in coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JARDINS SERRA is located in the Jardim Bela Vista neighborhood of Serra, in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil. It is part of the Greater Vitoria metropolitan region.
The plant serves a population of 1,118 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Atlantic Ocean. Its coastal location requires effective treatment to protect marine water quality.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for municipal wastewater in Brazil. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent standards. For coastal plants, additional requirements may apply to protect marine ecosystems.
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