Overview
ETE Parque dos Anjos is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Gravataí, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 12,569 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit.
ETE Parque dos Anjos is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Parque Ely neighborhood of Gravataí, within the Porto Alegre metropolitan region in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 12,569 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management frameworks. Brazilian wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with standards set by CONAMA resolutions. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and protect receiving water bodies. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Guaíba River or the Laguna dos Patos system, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Gravataí River basin, which flows into the Guaíba River and then into the Laguna dos Patos, a large coastal lagoon connected to the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting fish populations and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in the lagoon system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Parque dos Anjos is located in the Parque Ely neighborhood of Gravataí, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is part of the Porto Alegre metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 12,569 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility in the region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Gravataí River, eventually reaching the Guaíba River and the Laguna dos Patos lagoon system.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. State-level agencies in Rio Grande do Sul oversee permitting and compliance.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids. Common processes include activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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