Overview
ETE 04 is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Moreno, Pernambuco, Brazil, serving 1,056 people. It discharges 304.13 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, contributing to local water quality management.
ETE 04 is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Moreno, within the Metropolitan Region of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 1,056 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater in this urbanizing area. As a secondary treatment plant, ETE 04 meets the standard level of treatment required for small agglomerations under Brazilian regulations, which follow the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) guidelines. The treated effluent from ETE 04 ultimately flows into the local watershed, which drains toward the Atlantic Ocean via the Capibaribe River system. This region is part of the Atlantic Forest biome, and proper wastewater treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and coastal waters from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Capibaribe River basin, which flows eastward through the Recife metropolitan area before discharging into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and recreation. Proper secondary treatment at ETE 04 reduces organic load and pathogens, helping to maintain water quality in the river and downstream coastal environment, which is sensitive to eutrophication from nutrient inputs.
Frequently asked questions
ETE 04 is located in Moreno, Pernambuco, Brazil, in the Metropolitan Region of Recife. Its address is Rua José Amaro da Paz, Alto da Liberdade, Moreno.
ETE 04 serves a population of 1,056 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility in the region.
ETE 04 discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which is part of the Capibaribe River basin. The river flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE 04 provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for small agglomerations under Brazilian environmental regulations (CONAMA). This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. Plants like ETE 04 must comply with discharge standards for BOD, COD, and pathogens. For small plants, secondary treatment is typical to protect receiving water bodies.
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