Overview
ETE Laranja da Serra is a secondary treatment plant serving 3,461 people in Laranja da Terra, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It discharges 216.00 m³/day of treated wastewater into local water bodies.
ETE Laranja da Serra is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Laranja da Terra, a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,461 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment aligns with Brazilian regulatory standards (CONAMA resolutions) for inland wastewater discharge, ensuring that effluent meets basic quality requirements before release. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Doce River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a vital role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Doce River basin, which flows through Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution, safeguarding downstream habitats and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Laranja da Serra is located in Laranja da Terra, a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant is situated along Estrada Beira Rio in the Bela Vista neighborhood.
The plant serves a population of 3,461 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility for the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Doce River basin. The treated water eventually flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard level required for inland discharge under Brazilian regulations.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment. For small agglomerations like Laranja da Terra, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet environmental requirements.
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