ETE ROSA MEIRELES Wastewater Treatment Plant, Marataízes, Espírito Santo

ETE ROSA MEIRELES is a wastewater treatment plant located in Marataízes, a coastal municipality in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 7,921 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. It is situated in the Acapulco neighborhood of Itapemirim district, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Cachoeiro de Itapemirim. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE ROSA MEIRELES operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards set by CONAMA resolutions. The plant's location near the coast means its treated effluent likely discharges into a watercourse that flows to the Atlantic Ocean, passing through coastal ecosystems such as mangroves and restinga forests. These environments are ecologically sensitive and support diverse aquatic life, including fish and crustaceans important for local fisheries. The region's tropical climate and seasonal rainfall patterns influence treatment demands and discharge management.

The plant is located in Marataízes, a coastal city in Espírito Santo, Brazil. Treated wastewater likely discharges into a local river or stream that flows into the Atlantic Ocean, passing through coastal ecosystems such as mangroves and restinga forests. These habitats support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and biodiversity. The region's tropical climate and seasonal rainfall patterns influence treatment demands and discharge management.