Overview
ETE MASSAGUACU is a wastewater treatment plant in Caraguatatuba, São Paulo, Brazil, serving a population of 2,530. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
ETE MASSAGUACU is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Residencial Marverde area of Mocóca, Caraguatatuba, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 2,530 and is situated in the Região Metropolitana do Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte, a coastal region in southeastern Brazil. As a small-scale treatment facility in Brazil, ETE MASSAGUACU operates under the national regulatory framework for wastewater management, which includes standards set by the Brazilian Ministry of Environment and state-level environmental agencies. The plant is located within 50 km of the Atlantic coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's watershed includes rivers and streams that support coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuarine habitats. Proper treatment is essential to protect these sensitive environments from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the coastal region of São Paulo, within the Atlantic Forest biome, a biodiversity hotspot. Its treated effluent likely flows into local streams that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, affecting coastal ecosystems such as mangroves and sandy beaches. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory species. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MASSAGUACU is located in the Residencial Marverde area of Mocóca, Caraguatatuba, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. It serves the local community in the Região Metropolitana do Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte.
The plant serves a population of 2,530 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility in the region.
The treated effluent from ETE MASSAGUACU is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast. Brazilian regulations require compliance with water quality standards.
The plant helps protect local streams and rivers in the Caraguatatuba region that flow into the Atlantic Ocean. These water bodies support coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuarine habitats.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards, ensuring protection of water resources and public health.
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