Overview
ETE Nucleo Habitacional 5 is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Caiçara, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 1,849 residents with a discharge volume of 233.44 cubic meters.
ETE Nucleo Habitacional 5 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ipuaçu, Caiçara, within the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a small community of approximately 1,849 people, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the standard level of treatment required for small agglomerations in Brazil. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, mandate secondary treatment for wastewater discharges to protect water quality. The plant's discharge volume of 233.44 cubic meters reflects its scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that 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 resources. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Uruguay River basin. The Uruguay River flows southward, eventually reaching the Rio de la Plata estuary, a major ecological zone supporting fish, migratory birds, and aquatic vegetation. The region's subtropical climate and agricultural land use make effective wastewater treatment crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Nucleo Habitacional 5 is located in Ipuaçu, Caiçara, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It serves the local community with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 1,849 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility for the Caiçara area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Uruguay River basin, eventually reaching the Rio de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011) for wastewater discharges to protect water quality.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants must comply with CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits. For small agglomerations like Caiçara, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and protect receiving water bodies.
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