Overview
ETE Sao Joao da Barra is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,670 people in Grussai, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It discharges 314.31 m³/day of treated wastewater near the Atlantic coast.
ETE Sao Joao da Barra is a wastewater treatment plant located in Grussai, within the municipality of Sao Joao da Barra, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,670 residents, providing secondary treatment for domestic wastewater in this coastal community. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal areas. With a discharge volume of 314.31 cubic meters per day, the facility is designed to meet secondary treatment standards, reducing organic matter and suspended solids before effluent release. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can affect coastal water quality and nearby marine ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect the region's beaches and aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Rio de Janeiro, with effluent eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. As a coastal discharge, the plant must meet stringent standards to prevent nutrient pollution and protect sensitive nearshore habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Grussai, a district of Sao Joao da Barra, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Its address is Avenida Atlantica, Lagoa, Grussai.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,670 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local coastal environment, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge volume is about 314.31 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. For coastal plants like this, secondary treatment is required to protect marine water quality and public health.
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