Overview
ETE ALTO DO RODRIGUES is a secondary treatment plant serving 807 people in Alto do Rodrigues, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. It discharges 64.05 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE ALTO DO RODRIGUES is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Alto do Rodrigues, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 807 and operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for a small agglomeration under Brazilian environmental regulations. The plant discharges approximately 64.05 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily. As a secondary treatment facility, it removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standards set by Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) for inland water bodies. The plant is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, reducing direct marine impact. The treated effluent likely flows into local watercourses that drain into the Piranhas-Açu River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for local ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Piranhas-Açu River basin, a semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil. Treated effluent likely enters local streams that feed the Piranhas-Açu River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Macau. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fishing. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ALTO DO RODRIGUES is located in Alto do Rodrigues, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The full address is Rua Maria Alice Fernandes de Souza, Alto do Rodrigues, Região Geográfica Imediata de Açu.
The plant serves a population of 807 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater at a volume of 64.05 cubic meters per day. The effluent likely enters local watercourses within the Piranhas-Açu River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This meets Brazilian standards for inland discharge under CONAMA resolutions.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA (National Environment Council) and state environmental agencies. Plants of this scale must comply with discharge standards for BOD, COD, and other parameters. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities to protect local water bodies.
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