Overview
ETE MAR AZUL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Aracruz, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It serves approximately 1,400 people and discharges 315.29 cubic meters of treated effluent.
ETE MAR AZUL is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Guaraná district of Aracruz, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of around 1,400 residents, reflecting its role in a smaller community within the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations for communities of this scale. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets basic environmental standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's location within 50 kilometers of the coast means its operations contribute to the protection of coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries that support diverse aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean, passing through coastal ecosystems such as mangroves and restinga forests. These habitats are ecologically sensitive, supporting fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects water quality in the downstream coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MAR AZUL is located in the Guaraná district of Aracruz, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 1,400 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean, passing through coastal ecosystems.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard environmental requirements for communities of this size.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is typically required for small to medium agglomerations to protect water quality.
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