ETE VARGEM GRANDE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Overview
ETE VARGEM GRANDE serves approximately 18,923 people in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plant is located in the Vargem Grande neighborhood and discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed.
ETE VARGEM GRANDE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Vargem Grande neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Serving a population of approximately 18,923, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area. The facility operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for urban wastewater before discharge. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment in accordance with Brazilian standards. It is subject to oversight by state environmental agencies. The treated effluent from ETE VARGEM GRANDE is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters of Rio de Janeiro, supporting water quality and aquatic life in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Rio de Janeiro. This coastal region supports diverse marine ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries that are important for fish and bird species. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting water quality and biodiversity in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VARGEM GRANDE is located at Estrada do Rio Morto, 70, in the Vargem Grande neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 18,923 people in the Vargem Grande area of Rio de Janeiro.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Rio de Janeiro.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, which require wastewater treatment for urban agglomerations. State agencies oversee permits and compliance.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.