Overview
ETE MUCURICI is a secondary treatment plant serving Mucurici, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,338 residents with a discharge volume of 150.34 units.
ETE MUCURICI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Mucurici, a municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 3,338 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for a small community in the southeastern region of the country. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment meets the typical requirements under Brazilian environmental regulations, which mandate adequate treatment before discharge into water bodies. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 150.34 units, indicating its operational throughput. The treated effluent is released into local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal river systems of Espírito Santo. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader Atlantic Forest biome, which is ecologically sensitive. Proper treatment at ETE MUCURICI helps protect downstream water quality and the health of the surrounding ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to the drainage of the Mucurici region. The area is part of the Atlantic Forest biome, a biodiversity hotspot with high endemism. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic habitats, including mangroves and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MUCURICI is located in Mucurici, Espírito Santo, Brazil, along Rodovia Estadual Asdrúbal Martins Soares in the Caxias area.
The plant serves approximately 3,338 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
ETE MUCURICI provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is generally required for inland discharges to protect water quality.
The plant protects local water bodies in the Atlantic Forest biome by treating wastewater before release, helping to preserve downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal waters.
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