Overview
ETE Bonsucesso Fortaleza is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving approximately 1,018 people. It discharges treated wastewater near Praia do Futuro, a coastal area of the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE Bonsucesso Fortaleza is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of around 1,018 people and operates with secondary treatment, which is typical for smaller communities in the region. Its location near Praia do Futuro II places it within 10 kilometers of the Atlantic coast, making coastal discharge management a key operational consideration. As a secondary treatment facility, ETE Bonsucesso Fortaleza removes organic matter and suspended solids through biological processes, meeting the basic standards required by Brazilian environmental regulations (CONAMA resolutions). The plant's discharge volume is approximately 146.47 cubic meters per day, reflecting its small service population. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for most Brazilian wastewater plants under federal law. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage channels, contributing to the coastal water quality of the Praia do Futuro area. This beach is an important recreational and economic zone for Fortaleza, supporting tourism and local fisheries. Proper treatment helps protect marine ecosystems and public health in this densely populated coastal region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro, a major beach in Fortaleza. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including fish and crustaceans, and are part of the broader northeastern Brazilian shelf ecosystem. Effective secondary treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and pathogen contamination that could harm coral reefs and seagrass beds in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Bonsucesso Fortaleza is located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, near Praia do Futuro II. Its address is Rua Antônio Pedro Cavalcante, in the coastal zone of the city.
The plant serves approximately 1,018 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility in the Fortaleza metropolitan area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage systems near Praia do Futuro. Its proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means the discharge directly affects coastal water quality.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This meets the minimum standards set by Brazilian environmental regulations (CONAMA) for wastewater discharge.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically required, and permits are issued by the state environmental authority (SEMACE in Ceará) to ensure compliance with discharge standards.
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