ETE Arcoverde - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Arcoverde, Pernambuco

ETE Arcoverde is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Santos Dumont neighborhood of Arcoverde, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,970 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required for urban wastewater in Brazil under national regulations. The plant's discharge volume of 352.51 m³/day indicates it operates at a scale appropriate for its service population. The treated effluent from ETE Arcoverde is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the broader watershed of the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's semi-arid Caatinga biome.

The plant's discharge flows into intermittent streams that are part of the São Francisco River basin, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The region is characterized by a semi-arid climate, making water resources scarce and ecologically sensitive. The treated effluent helps maintain base flows in local watercourses, supporting aquatic life and downstream communities that depend on the river system.