Overview
ETE VICENTINA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 70,194 people in São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The facility plays a key role in managing wastewater for this urban area within the Porto Alegre metropolitan regi
ETE VICENTINA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Vicentina neighborhood of São Leopoldo, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 70,194 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. It is situated within the Região Metropolitana de Porto Alegre, a densely populated area in southern Brazil. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE VICENTINA operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies such as FEPAM (Fundação Estadual de Proteção Ambiental). For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1. 00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating its intended scale of operation. The treated effluent from ETE VICENTINA is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Guaíba River basin, which ultimately flows into the Lagoa dos Patos, a large coastal lagoon in southern Brazil. This water body is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important resource for the region's water supply and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Guaíba River system, which drains into the Lagoa dos Patos, one of the largest coastal lagoons in the world. This lagoon is a critical habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife, and it supports local fisheries and tourism. The watershed is influenced by urban runoff from the Porto Alegre metropolitan area, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VICENTINA is located in the Vicentina neighborhood of São Leopoldo, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It is part of the Porto Alegre metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 70,194 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Guaíba River basin, which flows into the Lagoa dos Patos, a major coastal lagoon in southern Brazil.
The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, overseen by state environmental agency FEPAM. For plants serving around 70,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards.
The Guaíba River and Lagoa dos Patos support diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish and bird species. Proper treatment at ETE VICENTINA helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.
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