Overview
ETE MATA DA SERRA is a secondary treatment plant in Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil, serving about 1,270 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE MATA DA SERRA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Mata da Serra neighborhood of Serra, Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of approximately 1,270 residents within the Greater Vitória metropolitan region, an urbanized coastal area in southeastern Brazil. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required under national regulations (CONAMA resolutions) to protect water quality. The plant discharges an average of 144.29 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The treated effluent from ETE MATA DA SERRA ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage systems. The coastal waters of Espírito Santo support diverse marine ecosystems, including coral reefs and mangrove forests. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads that could otherwise impact coastal water quality and marine life.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Espírito Santo, a region with ecologically sensitive coastal and marine environments. The area supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, crustaceans, and sea turtles. Effective secondary treatment helps minimize eutrophication risks and protects the health of downstream coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MATA DA SERRA is located in the Mata da Serra neighborhood of Serra, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It lies within the Greater Vitória metropolitan region, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 1,270 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage system, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge volume averages 144.29 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard level required for small communities under Brazilian environmental regulations.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent standards and treatment requirements. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is generally mandated to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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