Overview
ETE BACIA HERVAL is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving the Herval district of Quixadá, Ceará, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,732 people with a discharge volume of 444.47 units.
ETE BACIA HERVAL is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Herval district of Quixadá, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 4,732 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated in the semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil, where water resources are scarce and treatment plays a crucial role in protecting local water quality. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national environmental standards (CONAMA resolutions) and state-level agencies. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is appropriate and meets typical requirements for inland discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the preservation of the region's limited water resources. The plant helps protect downstream ecosystems and supports the health of the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Jaguaribe River basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Jaguaribe River basin, which flows eastward into the Atlantic Ocean. This semi-arid region experiences seasonal droughts, making water quality management critical for sustaining aquatic life and human use. The treatment plant reduces nutrient and organic loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream reservoirs and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE BACIA HERVAL is located in the Herval district of Quixadá, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The address is Vila Antonio Leite, Herval, Quixadá, Ceará.
The plant serves approximately 4,732 people in the Herval area of Quixadá.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is the standard for plants of this size, ensuring compliance with discharge standards for inland waters.
The plant protects local water quality in the semi-arid Jaguaribe River basin, reducing pollution that could affect downstream reservoirs and the Atlantic Ocean. It helps sustain aquatic ecosystems and supports water reuse for agriculture.
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