Overview
ETE TERRA NOVA PALHOCA is a wastewater treatment plant in Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil, serving approximately 5,686 people. It is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00.
ETE TERRA NOVA PALHOCA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Madri neighborhood of Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,686 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. It is situated in the southern region of Brazil, near the city of Florianópolis. As a small-scale facility, ETE TERRA NOVA PALHOCA is subject to Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permitting by Santa Catarina's environmental agency (IMA). For plants of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The region's watershed includes rivers flowing from the Serra do Mar range to the coastal plain, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect downstream water quality and marine environments in the Florianópolis area.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the coastal watershed of Santa Catarina, with drainage likely flowing into the Atlantic Ocean via small rivers and estuaries near Palhoça. The region supports mangrove ecosystems and coastal lagoons that are ecologically sensitive, providing habitat for fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and contamination of these coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE TERRA NOVA PALHOCA is located on Rua dos Jacarandás in the Parque Residencial Madri neighborhood of Palhoça, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It serves the Madri area and surrounding communities.
The plant serves approximately 5,686 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast. Specific discharge details are managed under state permits.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations (CONAMA resolutions) and state-level permitting by Santa Catarina's environmental agency (IMA). Small agglomerations like this are typically required to provide secondary treatment to meet effluent standards.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, often using technologies like activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors. The specific process at ETE TERRA NOVA PALHOCA is not disclosed, but it must comply with CONAMA discharge limits.
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