Overview
ETE VILA COHAB is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Gravatá, Pernambuco, Brazil. It serves a population of 1,151 and discharges 120.84 cubic meters of treated effluent.
ETE VILA COHAB is a wastewater treatment facility located in Gravatá, within the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant provides secondary treatment for a small community of approximately 1,151 residents, reflecting its role in local sanitation infrastructure. As a secondary treatment plant, ETE VILA COHAB meets the standard level of treatment required for municipal wastewater in Brazil, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent from ETE VILA COHAB ultimately enters the local watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal river systems of Pernambuco. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the plant's treatment, which helps protect downstream water quality and supports ecological balance in the area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed of Pernambuco, which flows through the coastal zone of northeastern Brazil before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and recreation. Proper treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and pollution, preserving the ecological health of downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VILA COHAB is located in Gravatá, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It serves the local community with secondary wastewater treatment.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,151 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility for the area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater at a volume of 120.84 cubic meters. The effluent is released into the local watershed, which eventually drains to the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE VILA COHAB provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level for municipal wastewater in Brazil. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national standards such as CONAMA resolutions. Secondary treatment is required for most urban areas to protect water quality and public health.
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