Overview
ETE BACIA CHICO BRAZ is a secondary treatment plant serving Quixadá, Ceará, Brazil. It discharges 444.47 m³/day of treated wastewater, protecting local water resources in the semi-arid Northeast region.
ETE BACIA CHICO BRAZ is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Quixadá, Ceará, in Brazil's Northeast region. The plant serves a population of 4,732 and provides secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale and the local environmental context. The plant operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations, which set discharge standards for organic matter and nutrients. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets regulatory limits before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Jaguaribe River basin, a major river system in Ceará. This basin supports agriculture, livestock, and local communities, and its protection is critical for maintaining water quality in the semi-arid region. The plant's operation helps prevent pollution and supports the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jaguaribe River basin, which flows through Ceará's semi-arid landscape before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This basin is ecologically important, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and human consumption. The region's seasonal rainfall patterns make water quality management essential for sustaining local ecosystems and communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Rua Elpidio Luiz de Sousa in the Putiú neighborhood of Quixadá, Ceará, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 4,732 people in the Quixadá area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges into the Jaguaribe River basin, which flows through Ceará and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. This basin is vital for local water supply and ecosystems.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal and state water quality standards, which set effluent limits for secondary treatment facilities. These regulations aim to protect water resources in the semi-arid Northeast region.
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