Overview
ETE Sao Gabriel da Palha serves 13,800 people in Espirito Santo, Brazil. The plant treats municipal wastewater under Brazil's national environmental regulations.
ETE Sao Gabriel da Palha is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sao Gabriel da Palha, Espirito Santo, Brazil. The facility serves a population of 13,800, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for the region. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant's operational details reflect standard municipal infrastructure in southeastern Brazil. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain toward the Atlantic Ocean. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of Brazil's Atlantic Forest biome, an ecologically sensitive area with high biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Doce River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment includes the Atlantic Forest biome, which supports diverse aquatic species and provides important ecosystem services. The region's waterways are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective treatment to protect water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Sao Gabriel da Palha is located in Sao Gabriel da Palha, Espirito Santo, Brazil, in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 13,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Doce River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which set effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater treatment.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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