Overview
ETE Jerônimo Monteiro is a secondary-level wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 5,974 people in Jerônimo Monteiro, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It discharges treated effluent into local water bodies.
ETE Jerônimo Monteiro is a wastewater treatment plant located in Jerônimo Monteiro, a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 5,974 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which are standard for communities of this size in Brazil. Under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental laws), wastewater treatment plants are required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant's discharge volume is approximately 836.43 cubic meters per day, indicating a moderate scale of operation. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Itapemirim River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region. Its operation helps reduce organic and nutrient pollution, supporting the health of rivers and streams in the area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Itapemirim River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and water supply. Protecting this watershed from untreated sewage is critical for maintaining water quality and ecological balance in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Jerônimo Monteiro is located in Jerônimo Monteiro, Espírito Santo, Brazil, along Rodovia Municipal Prefeito Idele Dan in the Vista Linda neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 5,974 residents of Jerônimo Monteiro, providing secondary treatment for municipal wastewater.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Itapemirim River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA regulations.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. State-level agencies in Espírito Santo oversee permitting and compliance.
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