Overview
ETE Barra de Jangada is a wastewater treatment plant in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco, Brazil, serving a population of 1,613. It is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the local watershed.
ETE Barra de Jangada is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Barra de Jangada neighborhood of Jaboatão dos Guararapes, in the metropolitan region of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,613 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the region's wastewater infrastructure. As a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment to protect water quality. Brazilian standards typically mandate secondary treatment for such facilities to reduce organic load and pathogens before discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely enters local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and recreation. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the coastal zone of Pernambuco, within the metropolitan region of Recife. Its treated effluent likely flows into local streams and rivers that drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support estuarine and marine habitats, including mangroves and coral reefs, which are sensitive to nutrient loading and pollution. Effective wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality and ecological balance in this biodiverse coastal region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Barra de Jangada is located in the Barra de Jangada neighborhood of Jaboatão dos Guararapes, in the metropolitan region of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,613 residents, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given the plant's coastal location.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set standards for wastewater treatment to protect water quality and public health.
For small agglomerations, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and pathogens, ensuring safe discharge into receiving waters.
Nearby plants