Overview
ETE Barreiros PE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 11,875 people in Barreiros, Pernambuco, Brazil. It is located within 50 km of the coast and operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Barreiros PE is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Barreiros, a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,875 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a plant in Brazil, ETE Barreiros PE is subject to the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997), which set standards for effluent discharge and water quality. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means its treated effluent likely discharges into a river system that flows toward the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal location underscores the importance of effective treatment to prevent nutrient loading and protect marine ecosystems along the northeastern Brazilian coast.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the coastal zone of Pernambuco, within the drainage basin that ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in downstream estuaries and coastal waters, which are ecologically sensitive areas.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Barreiros PE is located in Barreiros, a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil, in the Northeast Region. Its approximate coordinates are 8.81° S, 35.175° W.
The plant serves approximately 11,875 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local river or stream that flows toward the Atlantic Ocean, given its location within 50 km of the coast.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards and the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997).
For agglomerations of this size, Brazilian regulations typically require at least secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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