Overview
ETE 8 DE SETEMBRO is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 222 people. It discharges 31.97 units of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE 8 DE SETEMBRO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 222 people, reflecting its role in a localized community within the larger metropolitan area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Brazilian regulations for municipal wastewater. The plant's discharge volume of 31.97 units indicates its operational scale. Brazilian environmental legislation, including CONAMA resolutions, sets effluent quality standards for such facilities. The plant's discharge enters the coastal environment near Praia do Futuro, a popular beach area. The treated effluent ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to the marine ecosystem. The coastal location requires careful management to protect water quality and marine life in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters near Praia do Futuro, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The proximity to the coast necessitates effective treatment to minimize nutrient and pollutant loads that could affect coastal water quality and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE 8 DE SETEMBRO is located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The address is Rua Antônio Pedro Cavalcante, Caça e Pesca, Fortaleza.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the coastal environment near Praia do Futuro, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's coastal location requires compliance with discharge standards to protect marine water quality.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. Facilities of this scale must meet secondary treatment requirements and comply with local permitting.
The plant serves a population of 222 people, indicating it is a small-scale facility serving a localized community within Fortaleza.
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