Overview
ETE 2 PETROLANDIA is a wastewater treatment plant in Jatobá, Pernambuco, Brazil, serving a population of approximately 11,208. It is located in the São Francisco River basin, a vital waterway in the semi-arid Northeast region.
ETE 2 PETROLANDIA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Volta do Moxotó area of Jatobá, Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 11,208 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Brazilian sanitation infrastructure. It operates within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Serra Talhada, an inland region characterized by semi-arid climate and the Caatinga biome. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE 2 PETROLANDIA is subject to national regulations including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Basic Sanitation Law (Law 11.445/2007). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards for organic matter and solids. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the São Francisco River, one of Brazil's most important rivers. The São Francisco flows northward through the semi-arid sertão, supporting agriculture, hydropower, and water supply for millions. Downstream, the river reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the São Francisco River estuary in Alagoas and Sergipe, a region of ecological significance for fish and migratory birds.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the São Francisco River basin, the fourth-largest river system in South America. The river flows through the Caatinga biome, a unique semi-arid ecosystem with high endemism. Downstream, the São Francisco estuary supports mangroves and serves as a nursery for marine species. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality for downstream communities and the ecologically sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
ETE 2 PETROLANDIA is located in the Volta do Moxotó area of Jatobá, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It lies within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Serra Talhada, in the semi-arid Northeast region.
The plant serves a population of approximately 11,208 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation guidelines.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the São Francisco River. The São Francisco River flows northward and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via its estuary in Alagoas and Sergipe.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 for effluent standards and the National Basic Sanitation Law (Law 11.445/2007). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet organic matter and solids limits.
The São Francisco River is a major waterway in Brazil, supporting agriculture, hydropower, and water supply in the semi-arid Northeast. Its estuary is ecologically important for mangroves, fish, and migratory birds, making proper wastewater treatment essential to protect downstream water quality.
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