Overview
ETE ARACATI is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Aracati, Ceará, Brazil. It is located within 50 km of the coast and serves a population of approximately 16,012.
ETE ARACATI is a wastewater treatment plant located in Aracati, a city in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 16,012 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category. It is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean, and its operations are subject to Brazilian environmental regulations. Brazilian wastewater treatment plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet national effluent standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a modest infrastructure footprint. The treated effluent from ETE ARACATI ultimately discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal environment of Ceará includes estuaries and mangroves that support diverse aquatic life, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting these ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
ETE ARACATI discharges into the local drainage network that flows to the Atlantic Ocean via the Jaguaribe River basin or nearby coastal lagoons. The downstream environment includes estuaries and mangrove ecosystems that are ecologically sensitive, supporting fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and protect these habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ARACATI is located in Aracati, in the state of Ceará, Brazil, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 16,012 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean via rivers or coastal lagoons.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants.
Plants of this scale in Brazil commonly use secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge, aerated lagoons, or stabilization ponds to meet national discharge standards.
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