Overview
ETE JD NOVA ERA is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Paracambi, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, serving a population of 1,072 with a discharge volume of 140.78 units.
ETE JD NOVA ERA is a wastewater treatment facility located in Paracambi, within the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan region, Brazil. The plant serves a small community of 1,072 people, reflecting its role in local sanitation infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a recorded discharge volume of 140.78 units, it operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations, which require appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect water resources. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Paraíba do Sul River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for water supply and recreation, making effective treatment essential for environmental protection.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Paraíba do Sul River, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Campos dos Goytacazes. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water source for agriculture and urban areas in southeastern Brazil. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JD NOVA ERA is located in Paracambi, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, within the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan region.
The plant serves a population of 1,072 people, making it a small-scale facility focused on local community wastewater treatment.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraíba do Sul River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high effluent quality.
Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater. For small plants like this, advanced treatment helps meet these standards and protect water quality in the Paraíba do Sul basin.
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