Overview
ETE Nova Rosa da Penha is a secondary treatment plant in Cariacica, Espirito Santo, Brazil, serving approximately 3,108 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, contributing to the region's sanitation infrastructure.
ETE Nova Rosa da Penha is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Pedro Fontes neighborhood of Cariacica, within the Greater Vitoria metropolitan region in Espirito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of about 3,108 residents, reflecting its role in local sanitation for this urban area. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for municipal wastewater in Brazil. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, set discharge standards for treated effluent, and plants of this scale typically operate under state-level environmental permits. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 432 cubic meters, indicating its operational scale. The treated effluent from ETE Nova Rosa da Penha is discharged into a water body that ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean, given the plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km). This coastal location underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine ecosystems and coastal water quality in the Vitoria region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that drain into the Atlantic Ocean near Vitoria Bay, an ecologically important coastal area. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is influenced by urban and industrial activities. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream marine habitats, including mangroves and estuarine zones.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Nova Rosa da Penha is located in the Pedro Fontes neighborhood of Cariacica, in the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil. It is part of the Greater Vitoria metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 3,108 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean. Its coastal location requires effective treatment to protect marine ecosystems.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for municipal wastewater in Brazil. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. State-level permits govern its operations to ensure compliance with water quality requirements.
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