ETE URUSSANGA - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Urussanga, Santa Catarina, Brazil

ETE URUSSANGA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Urussanga, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 2,936 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category. It is situated in the southern region of Brazil, near the city of Criciúma. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for urban wastewater in Brazil under national regulations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the area, particularly given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km).

The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean, part of the coastal watershed of Santa Catarina. This region supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The treated effluent helps maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems, including estuaries and coastal zones.