Overview
ETE 24 DE MARCO is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 209 people. It discharges 30.07 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE 24 DE MARCO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. It serves a small population of 209 residents, operating as part of the city's municipal sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA 430/2011 and state-level norms), secondary treatment is typically required for inland discharges, though coastal plants may have additional requirements. The plant's discharge volume is 30.07 m³/day. Located near Praia do Futuro, the plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via coastal drainage. The receiving waters support marine ecosystems and recreational beaches. As a coastal facility, it plays a role in protecting the local marine environment from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza's coastline, specifically in the Praia do Futuro area. This coastal region supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The treated effluent enters a dynamic coastal environment where dilution and dispersion help minimize localized impacts, though nutrient loading and pathogen control remain considerations for beach water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE 24 DE MARCO is located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, near Praia do Futuro.
The plant serves approximately 209 people in the local community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean via coastal drainage near Praia do Futuro.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is typically required for most discharges, with additional requirements for sensitive areas. Coastal plants like ETE 24 DE MARCO must also comply with state-level environmental permits.
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