Overview
ETE Bom Jardim Fortaleza is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,540 people in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. It discharges 221.43 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Bom Jardim Fortaleza is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 1,540 residents, reflecting its role in a localized area of the city. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most inland and coastal discharges. With a daily discharge volume of 221.43 m³, it operates at a scale typical for small agglomerations. The plant is situated within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, placing it in a sensitive coastal zone where nutrient removal is important to prevent eutrophication. Treated effluent from the plant likely drains into the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage channels or the Cocó River system, which flows through Fortaleza. The coastal waters of Ceará support diverse marine life, including sea turtles and coral reefs, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza's coastline, part of the Brazilian Northeast marine ecosystem. This coastal zone supports important habitats such as seagrass beds and coral formations, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. The treated effluent enters local drainage networks that flow into the ocean, where dilution and dispersion occur. Protecting water quality in this region is critical for maintaining biodiversity and supporting local fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, near Praia do Futuro II, within 10 km of the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 1,540 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local drainage networks that flow into the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza's coastline. The discharge volume is 221.43 m³ per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under Brazilian environmental regulations for most wastewater discharges, including those in coastal areas.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. For coastal plants like this one, secondary treatment is typically required to protect marine ecosystems. The plant's operation is overseen by state environmental agencies such as SEMACE in Ceará.
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