Overview
ETE XANXERE is a secondary treatment plant serving Xanxerê, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It discharges 711.12 m³/day of treated wastewater, supporting local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE XANXERE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Xanxerê, Santa Catarina, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 7,676 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation network. The plant is situated in the Cambuinzal district, accessible via XRE-103. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment aligns with typical requirements for communities of this size in Brazil. The plant discharges 711.12 m³/day of treated effluent, reflecting its operational capacity to manage local wastewater flows. The treated effluent from ETE XANXERE is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in preventing untreated sewage from entering the region's rivers and streams, supporting water quality in the Uruguay River basin, which ultimately drains into the Rio de la Plata estuary. Its operation helps safeguard aquatic life and public health in the surrounding area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Uruguay River basin, which flows through southern Brazil and Uruguay before reaching the Rio de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The secondary treatment provided by ETE XANXERE helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE XANXERE is located in Xanxerê, Santa Catarina, Brazil, in the Cambuinzal district along XRE-103.
The plant serves approximately 7,676 residents in the Xanxerê area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Uruguay River basin, which flows to the Rio de la Plata estuary.
ETE XANXERE provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for small communities in Brazil.
Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards, and plants like ETE XANXERE must comply with federal and state regulations. Secondary treatment is typical for facilities serving populations under 10,000.
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