Overview
ETE Recreio Rio de Janeiro is a wastewater treatment plant serving 8,601 people in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood, within 50 km of the coast.
ETE Recreio Rio de Janeiro is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 8,601 people, making it a small-scale facility within the metropolitan region of one of South America's largest cities. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE Recreio operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA). For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meter per second, indicating its capacity to handle the local wastewater load. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via local water bodies in the Rio de Janeiro coastal region. The surrounding area includes the Marapendi Environmental Protection Area and other coastal ecosystems that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to protect the water quality of the region's beaches and lagoons, which are vital for tourism and local biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal drainage system of Rio de Janeiro. The receiving waters include the Marapendi Lagoon and other coastal lagoons that form part of a sensitive coastal ecosystem. These waters support mangroves, fish, and bird species, and are important for local recreation and tourism. The region's subtropical climate and urban runoff add to the environmental pressures on these water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Recreio Rio de Janeiro is located at Rua Professor Hermes Lima, 800, in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 8,601 people in the Recreio dos Bandeirantes area of Rio de Janeiro.
The treated wastewater from ETE Recreio is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, likely via the Marapendi Lagoon system.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations set by CONAMA and ANA, which require wastewater treatment plants to meet effluent standards for discharge into water bodies.
For small-scale plants in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge, in line with CONAMA Resolution 430/2011.
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