Overview
ETE MONTE BELO is a secondary treatment plant in Iconha, Espírito Santo, Brazil, serving 291 people. It discharges 33.91 m³/day of treated wastewater and is located within 10 km of the coast.
ETE MONTE BELO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Iconha, a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The facility serves a small population of 291 residents and operates at a secondary treatment level, which is appropriate for communities of this scale under Brazilian environmental regulations. As a secondary treatment plant, ETE MONTE BELO employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standards set by the Brazilian National Environment Council (CONAMA). The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means that its treated effluent ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage systems. This coastal location necessitates careful management to protect marine water quality and coastal ecosystems, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from ETE MONTE BELO flows into local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic Ocean along the coast of Espírito Santo. This coastal region features sandy beaches, mangroves, and rocky shores that support a variety of marine species. The discharge of treated wastewater must comply with CONAMA standards to minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats, including spawning grounds for fish and nesting sites for sea turtles.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MONTE BELO is located in the city of Iconha, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant serves a population of 291 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility designed for a local community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater at a rate of 33.91 m³ per day. The effluent is released into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE MONTE BELO provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment is standard for small communities in Brazil under CONAMA regulations.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) standards, which set discharge limits for treated wastewater. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies, especially given the coastal location.
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