Overview
ETE Santa Rita Volta Redonda is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 14,500 people in Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It discharges into the Paraíba do Sul River basin, a critical water source for southeastern Brazil.
ETE Santa Rita Volta Redonda is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Santa Cruz neighborhood of Volta Redonda, a city in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 14,536 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a plant in Brazil, it operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA). The plant's capacity and process information are not disclosed in public records. The treated effluent from ETE Santa Rita is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately flow into the Paraíba do Sul River, one of the most important rivers in southeastern Brazil. This river supplies water to millions of people in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's operation is crucial for protecting water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraíba do Sul River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Campos dos Goytacazes. This river is a vital water source for drinking, agriculture, and industry, and its estuary supports mangroves and fish nurseries. The watershed faces pressures from urbanization and industrial activities, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance and public health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Santa Rita Volta Redonda is located at Rua João Rodrigues da Silva in the Santa Cruz neighborhood of Volta Redonda, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 14,536 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Paraíba do Sul River, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant helps protect the Paraíba do Sul River basin, a major water source for southeastern Brazil that supports drinking water supply, agriculture, and aquatic ecosystems.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA and ANA regulations, which require appropriate treatment levels based on population size and receiving water body sensitivity. For plants serving around 14,500 people, secondary treatment is typically mandated to meet discharge standards.
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