Overview
ETE ACARAPE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Acarape, Ceará, Brazil. It supports a population of 3,749 and operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE ACARAPE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Acarape, within the state of Ceará in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,749 residents, making it a small-scale facility in the region. It is situated along Rodovia Governador Faustino de Albuquerque, in the immediate geographic region of Redenção-Acarape. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE ACARAPE operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the Ministry of Cities. For small agglomerations like Acarape, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water quality. The plant's treatment processes align with these standards to manage domestic wastewater from the community. The treated effluent from ETE ACARAPE is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal drainage systems of Ceará. The region's semi-arid climate and proximity to the coast make proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and supporting local water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean through the coastal basins of Ceará. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for local communities. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and pathogen contamination in this ecologically sensitive semi-arid region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ACARAPE is located in Acarape, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant is situated on Rodovia Governador Faustino de Albuquerque, in the immediate geographic region of Redenção-Acarape.
ETE ACARAPE serves a population of approximately 3,749 residents in the municipality of Acarape and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater from ETE ACARAPE is discharged into local water bodies that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean through the coastal drainage systems of Ceará.
ETE ACARAPE operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, including standards set by CONAMA (National Environment Council) and guidelines from the Ministry of Cities. These regulations require appropriate treatment to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations of this size in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and pathogens. This may involve biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, depending on local conditions.
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