Overview
ETE MIGUEL PEREIRA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Miguel Pereira, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It serves a population of 8,173 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).
ETE MIGUEL PEREIRA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Miguel Pereira, a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 8,173, placing it in the small agglomeration category. It is situated in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Valença, within the broader Região Geográfica Intermediária de Volta Redonda-Barra Mansa. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment facility, ETE MIGUEL PEREIRA operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Paraíba do Sul River basin or nearby coastal systems. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and urban uses downstream. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams and rivers that are part of the Paraíba do Sul River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Campos dos Goytacazes. This watershed supports important ecosystems, including Atlantic Forest remnants and coastal lagoons, and provides water for millions of people. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MIGUEL PEREIRA is located in Miguel Pereira, a municipality in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The full address is Alameda Joaquim José Gomes, Miguel Pereira, Região Geográfica Imediata de Valença, Rio de Janeiro.
The plant serves a population of 8,173 people, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraíba do Sul River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under national regulations set by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies, which mandate secondary treatment for small agglomerations to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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