Overview
ETE Mantenópolis is a secondary treatment plant serving Mantenópolis, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater into local waterways, supporting sanitation for approximately 7,652 residents.
ETE Mantenópolis is a wastewater treatment facility located in Mantenópolis, a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant provides secondary-level treatment and serves a population of about 7,652 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility in the region. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. With a discharge volume of 617.76 cubic meters, the facility manages the community's wastewater within the framework of Brazilian water quality standards. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the Doce River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region's rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Doce River basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply. The secondary treatment process helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating impacts on downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Mantenópolis is located in Mantenópolis, a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant is situated in the Centro neighborhood along Avenida Presidente Vargas.
The plant serves approximately 7,652 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Doce River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory standards for urban wastewater.
Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. For small communities like Mantenópolis, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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