Overview
ETE MONTE ALTO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, serving approximately 8,064 people. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, supporting local water quality.
ETE MONTE ALTO is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Monte Alto neighborhood of Arraial do Cabo, a coastal city in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 8,064 people, making it a small-scale municipal treatment system in the Região dos Lagos region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most urban wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant operates within Brazil's national environmental framework, which mandates treatment for urban effluents to protect water resources. The treated wastewater from ETE MONTE ALTO is discharged into the local environment, which is part of the coastal watershed of Arraial do Cabo. The region is known for its marine ecosystems, including coral reefs and lagoons, and the plant's discharge contributes to the protection of these sensitive coastal waters. The area ultimately drains into the South Atlantic Ocean, supporting tourism and fishing activities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal watershed of Arraial do Cabo, which flows into the South Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters include the Cabo Frio region, known for its upwelling zones that support diverse marine life, including coral reefs and fish populations. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological balance of this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MONTE ALTO is located on Avenida Pedro Francisco Sanches in the Monte Alto neighborhood of Arraial do Cabo, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 8,064 people in the Monte Alto area of Arraial do Cabo.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local coastal watershed, which ultimately flows into the South Atlantic Ocean near Arraial do Cabo.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Brazilian environmental regulations for urban wastewater.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality standards and treatment requirements. For a plant serving about 8,000 people, secondary treatment is typical to protect coastal water quality.
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