Overview
ETE Vale Encantado is a secondary treatment plant in Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil, serving 1,680 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast of the South Atlantic Ocean.
ETE Vale Encantado is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Vale Encantado neighborhood of Ibes, Vila Velha, in the Greater Vitória metropolitan region of Espírito Santo, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 1,680 and operates at a secondary treatment level, which is appropriate for its small scale. As a secondary treatment facility, ETE Vale Encantado uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standards set by Brazilian environmental regulations (CONAMA resolutions). For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to protect receiving water quality. The treated wastewater from ETE Vale Encantado ultimately reaches the South Atlantic Ocean via local drainage channels in the Vitória estuary system. The coastal environment near Vila Velha includes mangroves and sandy beaches that support diverse marine life. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the ecological health of the adjacent coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vitória estuarine system, which flows into the South Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Espírito Santo. This coastal area features mangroves and seagrass beds that serve as nursery habitats for fish and crustaceans. The proximity to the ocean means that treated effluent must meet strict standards to avoid impacting marine water quality and the sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Vale Encantado is located in the Vale Encantado neighborhood of Ibes, in the city of Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, Brazil. It is part of the Greater Vitória metropolitan region.
The plant serves a population of 1,680 people in the Vale Encantado area of Vila Velha.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local drainage channels that flow into the Vitória estuarine system, which ultimately reaches the South Atlantic Ocean.
ETE Vale Encantado provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian environmental standards for small communities.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies.
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