Overview
ETE Aquiraz serves approximately 31,734 people in Aquiraz, Ceará, Brazil. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE Aquiraz is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving the city of Aquiraz in the state of Ceará, Brazil. Located in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Fortaleza, the plant supports a population of around 31,734 residents. The facility is situated near the CE-040 highway in the Lagoinha district, within the broader metropolitan context of Fortaleza. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by federal regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and the National Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB). For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and protect water quality. The treated effluent from ETE Aquiraz ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via local watercourses in the coastal region of Ceará. The receiving environment includes estuarine and marine ecosystems that support diverse aquatic life, including mangroves and fish populations. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain the ecological health of the coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into the Atlantic Ocean through the coastal drainage network of Ceará. The region features sandy beaches, dunes, and mangrove ecosystems that are sensitive to pollution. Effective wastewater treatment helps protect these habitats from eutrophication and pathogen contamination, supporting local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Aquiraz is located in the city of Aquiraz, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant is situated near the CE-040 highway in the Lagoinha district, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Fortaleza.
The plant serves approximately 31,734 people in the Aquiraz area.
The treated effluent from ETE Aquiraz is discharged into local watercourses that flow to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant is within 50 km of the coast, so its discharge ultimately reaches coastal and marine environments.
ETE Aquiraz operates under Brazil's federal wastewater regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and the National Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB). These standards require appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality and public health.
For agglomerations of this scale, Brazilian regulations typically mandate secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. This helps meet discharge standards for receiving water bodies, especially in sensitive coastal areas.
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