Overview
ETE Alto Alegre Fortaleza is a secondary treatment plant serving 988 people in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. It discharges 142.13 units of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Alto Alegre Fortaleza is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 988 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within the larger metropolitan area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under national regulations. The plant's discharge volume of 142.13 units indicates its operational scale. Brazilian environmental laws, such as CONAMA resolutions, set effluent quality standards for secondary treatment plants to protect receiving water bodies. The plant is situated within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, making its discharge potentially influential on coastal water quality. The treated effluent likely flows into local drainage systems that reach the Atlantic Ocean, supporting the marine ecosystem. Fortaleza's coastal zone is ecologically sensitive, hosting diverse marine life and serving as a recreational and economic resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza, a region characterized by warm tropical currents and diverse marine habitats. The nearby Praia do Futuro beach is an important recreational area, and the coastal zone supports fisheries and coral reef ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves a population of 988 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local drainage systems that ultimately reach the Atlantic Ocean, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required by Brazilian regulations for municipal wastewater.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality limits for secondary treatment plants to protect water resources.
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