Overview
ETE Tancredo Neves serves São Leopoldo, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 21,157 people. The plant operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Tancredo Neves is a wastewater treatment plant located in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It serves a population of around 21,157 residents in the Vista Alegre neighborhood, contributing to the region's sanitation infrastructure. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is expected to meet secondary treatment standards under Brazil's CONAMA regulations, which align with international norms for protecting water quality. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating its scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Sinos River basin, ultimately reaching the Guaíba River and the Lagoa dos Patos lagoon system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Sinos River basin, which flows into the Guaíba River and then the Lagoa dos Patos, a large coastal lagoon connected to the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting fish populations and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this important aquatic ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Tancredo Neves is located in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, specifically on Rua Jacarandá in the Vista Alegre neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 21,157 people in the São Leopoldo area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Sinos River basin, eventually reaching the Guaíba River and Lagoa dos Patos lagoon.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent standards and treatment requirements for wastewater discharges to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, often using activated sludge or similar processes.
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