ETE Nova Almeida Wastewater Treatment Plant, Praia Grande, Espírito Santo

ETE Nova Almeida is a wastewater treatment plant located in Praia Grande, Fundão, within the metropolitan region of Greater Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,378 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. As a plant in Brazil, ETE Nova Almeida operates under the national environmental standards set by CONAMA (Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente) and is subject to state-level licensing by the Instituto Estadual de Meio Ambiente e Recursos Hídricos (IEMA) in Espírito Santo. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via local watercourses in the coastal region of Espírito Santo. The receiving environment includes sensitive coastal ecosystems such as mangroves and estuaries that support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and biodiversity.

The plant's discharge contributes to the coastal watershed of Espírito Santo, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The region features mangrove forests and estuarine habitats that serve as nursery grounds for fish and crustaceans. These ecosystems are ecologically sensitive, supporting migratory bird species and providing natural water filtration. The proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means that treated effluent can influence nearshore water quality and marine life.