Overview
ETE MAMPITUBA is a wastewater treatment plant in Torres, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, serving approximately 15,425 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE MAMPITUBA serves the municipality of Torres, located in the coastal region of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant is designed to handle a capacity of 1.00 volume unit and serves a population of about 15,425, classifying it as a medium-sized facility within the local sanitation infrastructure. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE MAMPITUBA is subject to CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental standards, which set discharge limits for pollutants. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's operational details and treatment processes are managed by the municipal sanitation authority. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). This coastal setting necessitates careful management to prevent nutrient loading and protect marine ecosystems, including nearby beaches and estuarine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the coastal zone of Rio Grande do Sul, within the drainage basin that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Effluent discharge must comply with Brazilian standards to minimize impacts on downstream ecosystems, including sensitive coastal lagoons and marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MAMPITUBA is located in Torres, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant's address is Estrada da Salinas, Jardim Eldorado, Salina, Torres.
The plant serves approximately 15,425 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given the plant's coastal proximity.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards. For plants serving around 15,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants of this scale commonly employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet discharge standards.
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