Overview
ETE Joacaba e Herval doeste is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Herval d'Oeste, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 11,800 residents, discharging into local water bodies.
ETE Joacaba e Herval doeste is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Herval d'Oeste, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,814 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. It is situated in the southern region of Brazil, an area characterized by subtropical climate and rolling hills. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national environmental regulations set by CONAMA (National Environmental Council) and is subject to state-level licensing from FATMA (now IMA) in Santa Catarina. For a plant serving around 12,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards for organic matter and suspended solids. It is expected to comply with Brazilian discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local streams that eventually flow into the Uruguay River basin, which drains into the Rio de la Plata estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Uruguay River basin, which flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species important for local fisheries, and provides water for irrigation and drinking water downstream. The region's subtropical climate with seasonal rainfall can affect runoff and dilution capacity, making consistent treatment important for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Herval d'Oeste, Santa Catarina, Brazil, in the southern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 11,814 residents in the Herval d'Oeste area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Uruguay River basin, which flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level licensing from IMA (formerly FATMA) in Santa Catarina, which set effluent standards for organic matter and suspended solids.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Brazilian discharge standards, which includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
Nearby plants