Overview
ETE Praia Brava is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,077 people in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It discharges 432 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Praia Brava is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia Brava neighborhood of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It serves a population of 2,077 residents as part of the city's municipal sanitation infrastructure. The plant is situated in a coastal area, less than 10 km from the Atlantic Ocean. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most urban wastewater. The plant discharges approximately 432 m³ of treated effluent per day. The plant operates within the framework of Brazil's national environmental policies, which mandate treatment for all urban discharges. The treated effluent is released into the local coastal environment, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and important coastal ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality and public health in this popular tourist destination.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of Florianópolis, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The area is part of the South Atlantic basin and supports diverse marine ecosystems, including mangroves and coastal lagoons. The treated effluent must meet Brazilian water quality standards to minimize impacts on recreational waters and aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Praia Brava is located in the Praia Brava neighborhood of Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 2,077 residents in the Florianópolis area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local coastal environment, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Brazilian environmental regulations for urban wastewater.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and national sanitation policies, which mandate treatment for urban discharges to protect water quality and public health.
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