Overview
ETE Novo Sao Miguel is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,650 people in São Miguel dos Campos, Alagoas, Brazil. It discharges 209.03 m³/day of treated wastewater near the Atlantic coast.
ETE Novo Sao Miguel is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in São Miguel dos Campos, a city in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,650 residents, placing it in the small-agglomeration category. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for inland and coastal discharges to protect water quality. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a daily discharge volume of 209.03 cubic meters, the facility manages the wastewater generated by the local community. The plant is situated within 10 kilometers of the Atlantic coast, making its discharge location environmentally sensitive. The treated effluent from ETE Novo Sao Miguel ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage networks and rivers in the region. The coastal waters of Alagoas support diverse marine life, including coral reefs and mangrove ecosystems. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads that could otherwise impact these sensitive coastal habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Alagoas, with treated effluent flowing through local streams and rivers before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving coastal zone supports ecologically significant habitats, including mangroves and estuarine areas that serve as nurseries for fish and crustaceans. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity in these nearshore environments.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Novo Sao Miguel is located in São Miguel dos Campos, a city in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. The plant serves the local community's wastewater treatment needs.
The plant serves approximately 2,650 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean. The plant is located within 10 kilometers of the coast, making its discharge point environmentally sensitive.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment is standard for small communities in Brazil.
Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. For coastal plants like ETE Novo Sao Miguel, secondary treatment is required to protect marine ecosystems and comply with federal water quality criteria.
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