Overview
ETE Matilde is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Anchieta, Espírito Santo, Brazil, serving a small population of 224. It discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of downstream water bodies.
ETE Matilde is a wastewater treatment plant located in Anchieta, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It serves a small population of 224 people, reflecting its role in a smaller community within the region. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, and operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment is appropriate and aligns with typical requirements for small agglomerations in Brazil. Indicating a modest flow consistent with the population served. The treated effluent from ETE Matilde is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant helps protect downstream water quality, supporting aquatic life and reducing pollution in the region's rivers and coastal areas. Its operation is part of Brazil's broader efforts to manage wastewater and safeguard environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed in Espírito Santo, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal region supports diverse marine and estuarine ecosystems, including mangroves and coral reefs. By providing secondary treatment, ETE Matilde reduces organic pollution and nutrient loads, helping to maintain water quality in downstream environments and protect sensitive aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Matilde is located in Anchieta, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Its address is Rodovia Lauro Ferreira da Silva Pinto, Alto Pongal, Anchieta, in the Southeast region of the country.
ETE Matilde serves a population of 224 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility designed for a local community in Anchieta.
ETE Matilde provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater before discharge. This level of treatment is standard for small agglomerations in Brazil.
ETE Matilde discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. By treating wastewater, the plant helps protect downstream rivers and coastal ecosystems in Espírito Santo.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants operate under national environmental standards set by CONAMA (National Environmental Council). For small plants like ETE Matilde, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge quality standards and protect water resources.
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