Overview
ETE Novo Horizonte Capinzal is a secondary treatment plant in Capinzal, Santa Catarina, Brazil, serving a small population of 42. It discharges 179.71 cubic meters of treated wastewater.
ETE Novo Horizonte Capinzal is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Novo Horizonte neighborhood of Capinzal, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 42 people, reflecting its role in a localized community within the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume of 179.71 cubic meters indicates its operational scale. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under federal environmental laws, with permits issued by state environmental agencies such as Instituto do Meio Ambiente de Santa Catarina (IMA). The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Uruguay River basin, which flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's operation helps protect local streams and rivers from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Uruguay River basin. This basin drains into the Rio de la Plata estuary, a major ecological zone supporting fisheries and migratory species. The region's watershed is sensitive to nutrient pollution, making secondary treatment important for maintaining water quality and aquatic habitat.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Novo Horizonte neighborhood of Capinzal, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil.
The plant serves a small population of 42 people, indicating it is a local facility for a small community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Uruguay River basin, which eventually flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal environmental laws and state agencies like IMA (Instituto do Meio Ambiente de Santa Catarina). Such plants require operating permits and must meet discharge standards to protect water quality.
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