Overview
ETE P Pinto e Ponta Azeda is an advanced treatment plant in Ilhabela, São Paulo, Brazil, serving a small population of 13. It discharges 21.15 cubic meters of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE P Pinto e Ponta Azeda is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ilhabela, an island municipality on the northern coast of São Paulo state, Brazil. The plant serves a very small population of 13 people, reflecting its role in a localized or remote area. Ilhabela is part of the Região Metropolitana do Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte, a region known for its Atlantic Forest and coastal ecosystems. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. This level of treatment is appropriate for sensitive coastal environments. Brazil's national wastewater regulations, under CONAMA resolutions, require adequate treatment for discharges into water bodies, especially in coastal zones where eutrophication risk is higher. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the surrounding marine environment. The treated wastewater is discharged into local waters that ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean. Ilhabela is situated in the São Sebastião Channel, a marine area that supports diverse aquatic life, including mangroves and coral reefs. The plant's advanced treatment minimizes nutrient loading and protects the ecological integrity of the coastal waters, which are important for tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the São Sebastião Channel, part of the Atlantic Ocean, which receives runoff from the Serra do Mar mountain range. This coastal area is ecologically sensitive, supporting mangroves, seagrass beds, and diverse marine species. Advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication and protects water quality for recreational use and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ilhabela, an island municipality on the northern coast of São Paulo state, Brazil. It serves the Barreiro neighborhood near the Esporte Club Ilhabela.
The plant serves a population of 13 people, indicating it is a very small facility likely serving a specific local community or facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the São Sebastião Channel, which connects to the Atlantic Ocean. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent to protect the sensitive coastal marine environment.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is crucial for protecting coastal waters from eutrophication.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets discharge standards for wastewater. Advanced treatment is often required for discharges into sensitive water bodies, such as coastal areas. This plant's advanced treatment aligns with these regulations to protect the Atlantic coastal ecosystem.
Nearby plants