Overview
ETE BARBARA ALENCAR is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving a small population. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, operating under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE BARBARA ALENCAR is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 36 people and is situated in a coastal area, reflecting the urban expansion of Fortaleza's eastern shoreline. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) for most inland and coastal discharges. The plant's operation aligns with federal regulations that mandate effluent quality standards to protect receiving water bodies. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal environment near Praia do Futuro, a popular beach area. This discharge contributes to the local marine ecosystem, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for tourism and fishing in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean along the coast of Fortaleza, part of the Brazilian Northeast region. The receiving waters are influenced by the South Equatorial Current and support a rich marine biodiversity, including coral reefs and fish species. The coastal zone is ecologically sensitive due to its role in nutrient cycling and as a habitat for sea turtles and migratory birds.
Frequently asked questions
ETE BARBARA ALENCAR is located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The address is Rua Antônio Pedro Cavalcante, Caça e Pesca, Praia do Futuro II.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Brazilian regulations for most wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro, a coastal area in Fortaleza. The discharge is subject to effluent quality standards set by Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA).
The plant helps protect the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean along the Fortaleza shoreline. By treating wastewater before discharge, it reduces nutrient and pollutant loads that could otherwise harm marine ecosystems and beach water quality.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) resolutions, particularly CONAMA 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. It also aligns with the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997) and state-level environmental regulations in Ceará.
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