Overview
ETE MOVELAR is a wastewater treatment plant in Linhares, Espírito Santo, Brazil, serving approximately 10,287 people. It operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
ETE MOVELAR is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Bebedouro area of Linhares, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 10,287 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, plants of this scale are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment to meet effluent quality standards. The plant discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Doce River basin. The region's tropical climate and proximity to the coast make proper treatment essential for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Doce River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and biodiversity. The downstream environment includes coastal ecosystems that benefit from effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MOVELAR is located in the Bebedouro area of Linhares, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 10,287 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Doce River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, which set effluent quality standards and treatment requirements for municipal wastewater plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards and protect receiving water bodies.
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