Overview
ETE RANCHO QUEIMADO is a secondary treatment plant serving 718 people in Rancho Queimado, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting the region's sanitation infrastructure.
ETE RANCHO QUEIMADO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rancho Queimado, a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 718 residents, providing essential sanitation services to this small community in the southern region of the country. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for communities of this size to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the region's river systems. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the health of downstream ecosystems and supporting the environmental quality of the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Cubatão River basin, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Florianópolis. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and recreation. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects sensitive estuarine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE RANCHO QUEIMADO is located in Rancho Queimado, a municipality in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves the local community with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves a population of 718 residents, making it a small-scale facility designed for a rural community in Santa Catarina.
The plant uses secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. This is a standard treatment level for small communities in Brazil.
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Cubatão River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. It helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental laws, which set standards for effluent quality. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically required to minimize environmental impact.
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