Overview
ETE Morada do Vale II is a wastewater treatment plant in Gravataí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, serving approximately 4,628 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Morada do Vale II is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim Esplanada neighborhood of Gravataí, within the Porto Alegre metropolitan area in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 4,628 residents, placing it in the small-agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from ETE Morada do Vale II likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Gravataí River basin, which flows into the Guaíba Lake and eventually the Patos Lagoon. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for regional agriculture and urban use, making proper treatment essential for environmental protection.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters the Gravataí River basin, which flows into Guaíba Lake and then the Patos Lagoon, one of South America's largest coastal lagoons. This water body supports important fisheries and migratory bird populations. Effective treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Morada do Vale II is located in the Jardim Esplanada neighborhood of Gravataí, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is part of the Porto Alegre metropolitan area.
The plant serves approximately 4,628 people, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility in Brazil.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Gravataí River basin, eventually reaching Guaíba Lake and the Patos Lagoon.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards, and is overseen by the state environmental agency of Rio Grande do Sul (FEPAM).
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and suspended solids, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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