Overview
ETE PALMITAL JAGUARe is a secondary treatment plant serving Jaguaré, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 2,017 people and discharges 291.77 m³/day.
ETE PALMITAL JAGUARe is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Nova Esperança area of Jaguaré, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,017 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by Brazilian legislation (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011) for most inland water bodies. The plant's discharge volume of 291.77 m³/day indicates it is sized for a small community. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Doce River basin or nearby coastal systems. The region is part of the Atlantic Forest biome, which supports high biodiversity and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Atlantic coast, part of the Doce River basin or adjacent coastal drainages. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and recreation. The Atlantic Forest biome in Espírito Santo is a biodiversity hotspot, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preserving downstream ecosystems and preventing eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PALMITAL JAGUARe is located in the Nova Esperança area of Jaguaré, in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 2,017 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain toward the Atlantic Ocean, likely within the Doce River basin or adjacent coastal systems.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by Brazilian CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 for inland water bodies.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level permits from Espírito Santo's environmental agency (IEMA).
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