Overview
ETE RIO BANANAL is a secondary treatment plant serving Rio Bananal, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,177 residents with a discharge volume of 691.34 cubic meters.
ETE RIO BANANAL is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Rio Bananal, Espirito Santo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of around 6,177 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment operation within the region. It is situated in the southeastern part of the country, an area characterized by tropical climate and proximity to the Atlantic coast. 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 to medium agglomerations under Brazilian regulations. The plant discharges a reported volume of 691.34 cubic meters of treated wastewater, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent from ETE RIO BANANAL likely discharges into local water bodies that drain toward the Atlantic Ocean. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, and proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the environmental health of the Rio Bananal area and its receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams and rivers that are part of the Atlantic coastal drainage basin. These water bodies eventually reach the Atlantic Ocean, supporting estuarine and marine habitats. The region's watershed is ecologically sensitive, hosting diverse aquatic life and providing important ecosystem services. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
ETE RIO BANANAL is located in Rio Bananal, Espirito Santo, Brazil, in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 6,177 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with standards set by CONAMA resolutions. Small plants like ETE RIO BANANAL typically require secondary treatment to meet discharge limits for protecting water quality.
The plant helps protect local water bodies and the downstream Atlantic coastal ecosystem by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing pollution and safeguarding aquatic life.
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