Overview
ETE Arthur Lundgren serves Paulista, Pernambuco, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 47,929 people. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Atlantic Ocean via regional drainage.
ETE Arthur Lundgren is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Vila Avilã neighborhood of Arthur Lundgren II, Paulista, within the Recife Metropolitan Region of Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 47,929 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. Brazilian wastewater treatment plants of this scale typically operate under federal CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits. Under Brazilian regulations, plants serving populations over 10,000 are generally expected to provide at least secondary treatment to meet effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the local river network in the Recife coastal region. This area features sensitive mangrove ecosystems and estuarine habitats that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is critical to protect downstream water quality and marine biodiversity in the northeastern Brazilian coastal zone.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via the river systems of the Recife metropolitan region, which includes estuaries and mangrove forests that serve as important nursery habitats for fish and crustaceans. The coastal waters off Pernambuco support coral reefs and seagrass beds, making nutrient and pathogen removal essential to prevent eutrophication and protect marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Arthur Lundgren is located in the Vila Avilã neighborhood of Arthur Lundgren II, Paulista, in the Recife Metropolitan Region, Pernambuco, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 47,929 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean via the local river network in the Recife coastal region, which includes estuarine and mangrove ecosystems.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits from Pernambuco, which set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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