ETE PASSO DO ONZE 1 - Bagé, Rio Grande do Sul Wastewater Treatment Plant

ETE PASSO DO ONZE 1 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bagé, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 129 people, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader municipal infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national environmental standards, and secondary treatment is typical for smaller agglomerations. The plant discharges 35.00 m³/day of treated effluent. The treated effluent from ETE PASSO DO ONZE 1 ultimately drains into the local watershed, which is part of the Rio Grande do Sul region. The area's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional agriculture and ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.

The plant discharges into the local watershed in Rio Grande do Sul, which drains into the Patos Lagoon system, a large coastal lagoon that supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The region's water bodies are sensitive to nutrient loading, making secondary treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.