Overview
ETE PONTE DOS LEITES is a wastewater treatment plant in Araruama, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, serving approximately 77,735 people. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the local watershed.
ETE PONTE DOS LEITES is a wastewater treatment plant located in Araruama, within the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 77,735 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a facility in Brazil, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies, which set discharge standards and treatment requirements. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to protect receiving water bodies and comply with CONAMA resolutions. The plant's discharge ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal drainage system of the Região dos Lagos region. The surrounding area includes sensitive coastal ecosystems, such as lagoons and sandbanks, which depend on proper wastewater treatment to maintain water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Araruama, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Araruama Lagoon system. This hypersaline lagoon is an ecologically sensitive environment that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and bird species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain the ecological balance of this coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PONTE DOS LEITES is located in Araruama, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the Região dos Lagos region near the coast.
The plant serves approximately 77,735 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local coastal watershed, which flows into the Araruama Lagoon system and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal and state regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge into sensitive coastal waters.
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