Overview
ETE Almirante Tamandare is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,967 people in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. It discharges 282.92 m3/day of treated wastewater near the Atlantic coast.
ETE Almirante Tamandare is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Conjunto Palmeiras neighborhood of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceara state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 1,967 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under Brazilian regulations for most urban areas. The plant discharges approximately 282.92 cubic meters of treated effluent per day. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. As a facility in a coastal city, it must comply with Brazilian environmental standards set by CONAMA resolutions, which mandate effluent quality limits for discharge into water bodies. The treated wastewater from ETE Almirante Tamandare ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the local drainage network. Fortaleza's coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Fortaleza, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. This region features sandy beaches and estuaries that support mangroves and marine biodiversity. The treated effluent contributes to the freshwater flow into coastal waters, where nutrient loading from urban runoff is a concern. Effective secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and helps maintain water quality for recreational use and aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rua Cantareira, Conjunto Palmeiras, in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. It serves the local neighborhood and surrounding area.
The plant serves approximately 1,967 people, making it a small-scale facility focused on a local community within Fortaleza.
The plant discharges treated effluent at a rate of 282.92 cubic meters per day into the local drainage system, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. This meets Brazilian standards for most urban wastewater.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets effluent discharge standards for treatment plants. As a secondary treatment facility, ETE Almirante Tamandare must comply with limits on BOD, COD, and other parameters to protect receiving waters.
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