Overview
ETE BURITI 01 is a secondary treatment plant in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, serving about 3,500 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, contributing to local water quality management.
ETE BURITI 01 is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Macaxeira neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 3,502 people, making it a small-scale facility within the metropolitan region of Recife. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 416.45 cubic meters, reflecting its role in managing local wastewater. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA resolutions, set standards for effluent quality and receiving water body protection. Situated within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, ETE BURITI 01 discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries, are sensitive to nutrient and pollutant inputs, making proper treatment essential for preserving marine biodiversity and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Recife, a coastal city in northeastern Brazil, within the Atlantic Forest biome. Treated effluent from the plant flows into local rivers and channels that empty into the Atlantic Ocean. The nearby coastal waters support diverse marine life, including coral reefs and mangroves, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce the risk of eutrophication and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE BURITI 01 is located in the Macaxeira neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, at Rua Sônia Maria Lopes Moraes, Bolo de Noiva.
The plant serves approximately 3,502 people in the Recife metropolitan region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, as it is located within 10 km of the coast.
ETE BURITI 01 provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent standards for secondary treatment and require compliance with water quality criteria for receiving water bodies.
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