Overview
ETE POMERODE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Pomerode, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It serves a small population of 258 and discharges 41.56 units of treated effluent.
ETE POMERODE is a wastewater treatment facility located in the city of Pomerode, within the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a small community of 258 people, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater in a residential area of the municipality. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment aligns with typical requirements for small-scale plants in Brazil, where environmental regulations such as CONAMA resolutions set discharge standards for water quality. The treated effluent from ETE POMERODE is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Itajaí-Açu River basin. The region is part of the Atlantic Forest biome, which supports rich biodiversity. Proper treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water resources used for recreation and supply.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Itajaí-Açu River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Santa Catarina. The downstream environment includes the Atlantic Forest biome, an ecologically sensitive area with high biodiversity. Effective secondary treatment reduces organic pollution, safeguarding aquatic life and water quality in the river basin.
Frequently asked questions
ETE POMERODE is located in the city of Pomerode, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant is situated in the Centro neighborhood, near Rua Hildor Edgar Emmel.
The plant serves a small population of 258 people, indicating it is a local facility for a residential community in Pomerode.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Itajaí-Açu River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant uses secondary treatment to reduce pollutants before discharge.
ETE POMERODE provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is a standard level for small plants in Brazil.
The plant operates under Brazil's environmental framework, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards. Secondary treatment is typical for small agglomerations to meet discharge limits and protect water resources.
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