Overview
ETE VILA KENEDDY is a secondary treatment plant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, serving approximately 3,154 people. It discharges 605.53 cubic meters of treated wastewater, supporting local water quality.
ETE VILA KENEDDY is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Senador Camará neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It serves a population of about 3,154 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro. The plant is situated in the Região Sudeste, an area with significant urban and industrial activity. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required by Brazilian regulations for municipal wastewater. This level of treatment removes organic matter and suspended solids, reducing pollution loads before discharge. The plant's discharge volume of 605.53 cubic meters indicates consistent operation. Brazilian environmental laws, such as CONAMA resolutions, set effluent standards for such facilities. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into Guanabara Bay, a large estuarine system on the Atlantic coast. Guanabara Bay is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a vital resource for the region. The plant's operation helps mitigate pollution impacts on this sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into the drainage network of Rio de Janeiro, eventually reaching Guanabara Bay, a major Atlantic estuary. Guanabara Bay is a critical ecosystem for fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds, but faces pressures from urban runoff and industrial pollution. Secondary treatment from ETE VILA KENEDDY reduces organic and suspended solids, helping to protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive bay.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VILA KENEDDY is located in the Senador Camará neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 3,154 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that drain into Guanabara Bay, a coastal estuary on the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required by Brazilian regulations for municipal wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants. For small-scale facilities like this, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect receiving water bodies.
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