Overview
ETE VILA PARIZOTTO is a secondary treatment plant serving Espumoso, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,525 residents with a discharge volume of 207.36 cubic meters.
ETE VILA PARIZOTTO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Espumoso, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,525 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater. The reported discharge volume of 207.36 cubic meters indicates the plant's operational throughput. Brazilian environmental legislation, including CONAMA resolutions, sets effluent quality standards for such facilities to protect water resources. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Jacuí River basin, which flows into the Patos Lagoon system and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses such as agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jacuí River basin, which drains into the Patos Lagoon, a large coastal lagoon in southern Brazil. This lagoon supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for birds and fish. The region's subtropical climate and agricultural activity make effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VILA PARIZOTTO is located in Espumoso, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves the local community with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 3,525 people, making it a small-scale facility designed to meet the needs of a local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Jacuí River basin, which ultimately flows into the Patos Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for urban wastewater under Brazilian regulations to reduce organic matter and pollutants.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental laws, including CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality standards for secondary treatment. Facilities of this scale are typically required to meet these standards to protect water resources.
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