Overview
ETE JOAO NEIVA is a secondary-level wastewater treatment plant serving João Neiva, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 1,393 residents and discharges 236.06 m³/day.
ETE JOAO NEIVA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in São Carlos II, João Neiva, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a small community of around 1,393 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this inland town in the Southeast region. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its population size. Under Brazilian regulations, smaller agglomerations are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's discharge volume is 236.06 m³/day, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Doce River basin or nearby coastal systems. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local water quality, especially given the proximity to sensitive coastal ecosystems downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean, likely contributing to the Doce River basin or adjacent coastal watersheds. This region supports important aquatic habitats and is ecologically sensitive due to its biodiversity and the downstream marine environment. Proper treatment helps protect these waters from nutrient pollution and organic loading.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JOAO NEIVA is located in São Carlos II, João Neiva, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 1,393 residents in the João Neiva area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain toward the Atlantic Ocean, likely within the Doce River basin or adjacent coastal watersheds.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is standard for small agglomerations in Brazil to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is typically required for inland plants to protect receiving water bodies.
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