Overview
ETE Sao Jose do Norte is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,194 people in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, supporting local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE Sao Jose do Norte is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sao Jose do Norte, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,194 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater in this coastal region. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. With a discharge volume of 198.72 cubic meters, the facility contributes to local water quality management. The treatment process aligns with standards typical for small agglomerations in Brazil. The treated effluent is discharged into a water body near the Atlantic coast, within 10 kilometers of the shoreline. This proximity to the ocean means the plant plays a role in protecting coastal ecosystems and the Patos Lagoon estuary, a critical habitat for aquatic life and migratory species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a water body that ultimately drains into the Patos Lagoon, a large coastal lagoon connected to the Atlantic Ocean. This lagoon is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse fish and bird populations. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in the lagoon and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sao Jose do Norte, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, near the Patos Lagoon and the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 2,194 residents in the municipality of Sao Jose do Norte.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body that flows into the Patos Lagoon, which connects to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater from agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental laws, which mandate secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water resources and public health.
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