Overview
ETE MANGUINHOS is a wastewater treatment plant in Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil, serving approximately 21,115 people. It is located in the Greater Vitória metropolitan region, near the coast.
ETE MANGUINHOS is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Serra, within the Greater Vitória metropolitan region of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 21,115 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. As a facility in Brazil, ETE MANGUINHOS operates under the national environmental legislation, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level regulations from the Instituto Estadual de Meio Ambiente e Recursos Hídricos (IEMA). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Vitória Bay complex. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including mangroves and estuarine habitats, which are sensitive to nutrient loading and require effective treatment to maintain water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vitória Bay watershed, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal area features mangrove forests and estuarine environments that provide critical nursery habitats for fish and crustaceans. Nutrient and pollutant loads from wastewater can impact these sensitive ecosystems, making proper treatment essential for preserving biodiversity and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MANGUINHOS is located in the municipality of Serra, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It is part of the Greater Vitória metropolitan region, near the coast.
The plant serves approximately 21,115 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Vitória Bay and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge is regulated under Brazilian environmental standards.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental laws, including CONAMA resolutions, and state-level oversight by IEMA (Instituto Estadual de Meio Ambiente e Recursos Hídricos). These regulations set effluent quality standards and treatment requirements.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required. In coastal or sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated to protect receiving water bodies from eutrophication.
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