Overview
ETE VIVENDAS DE SAO TOME is a secondary treatment plant in Porto Alegre, Brazil, serving 4,052 people. It discharges 207.37 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE VIVENDAS DE SAO TOME is a wastewater treatment plant located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. It serves a population of 4,052 and operates with secondary treatment, discharging approximately 207.37 m³/day of treated effluent. The plant is situated near the Guaíba River, which flows into the Lagoa dos Patos lagoon system. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions). As a small agglomeration, it meets the basic treatment requirements for organic matter removal. The plant's coastal proximity means its discharge is subject to additional environmental controls to protect sensitive estuarine ecosystems. The treated effluent from ETE VIVENDAS DE SAO TOME enters the Guaíba River, which drains into the Lagoa dos Patos, one of South America's largest coastal lagoons. This lagoon supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish and birds. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution loads to this ecologically significant water body.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Guaíba River, which flows into the Lagoa dos Patos, a large coastal lagoon in southern Brazil. This lagoon is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic species and serving as a critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's coastal location within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean means its effluent can influence both freshwater and marine environments, requiring careful management to protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VIVENDAS DE SAO TOME is located in Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, near the Guaíba River and within 10 km of the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 4,052 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Guaíba River, which flows into the Lagoa dos Patos lagoon system and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for small to medium communities to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions, which mandate secondary treatment for discharges into sensitive water bodies. Its coastal location may require additional monitoring to comply with water quality standards.
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