ETE BURITI 03 Wastewater Treatment Plant, Recife, Pernambuco

ETE BURITI 03 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Macaxeira neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. It serves a population of 2,296 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the metropolitan region of Recife, one of Brazil's largest urban areas. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations (CONAMA 430/2011) for most inland and coastal discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant operates under Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) guidelines, which set effluent standards for discharge into water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean, given Recife's coastal location. The plant plays a role in protecting the region's water quality, particularly the Capibaribe River and the estuarine systems of the Pernambuco coast, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and recreation.

The plant discharges into the Capibaribe River basin, which flows through Recife and empties into the Atlantic Ocean via the Port of Recife. The downstream environment includes mangroves and estuarine habitats that are ecologically sensitive, supporting fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. As a coastal facility, proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and protect marine biodiversity in the adjacent coastal waters.