Overview
ETE Wilfredo Weihermann is a secondary treatment plant in São Bento do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil, serving 144 people. It discharges 17.28 m³/day of treated wastewater.
ETE Wilfredo Weihermann is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Lençol neighborhood of São Bento do Sul, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 144 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader Joinville metropolitan region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most urban wastewater. The plant's discharge volume of 17.28 m³/day indicates a small-scale operation. Brazil's regulatory framework mandates that treatment plants of this size meet effluent standards to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rio Negro basin, part of the Atlantic coastal watershed. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the health of downstream ecosystems. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects water resources in this biodiverse area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Negro basin, which flows through the Atlantic Forest biome before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports rich biodiversity, including endemic fish species and riparian habitats. Effective secondary treatment is crucial to minimize nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rua Ernesto Hümmelgen, in the Lençol neighborhood of São Bento do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 144 people, making it a small-scale facility for a localized community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Rio Negro basin, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required under Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater to meet effluent quality standards.
Small plants like ETE Wilfredo Weihermann operate under CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent standards for organic matter and suspended solids. They must comply with state-level environmental permits to protect water quality.
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