Overview
ETE CACOTE is a wastewater treatment plant in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, serving approximately 22,744 people. It operates within the Metropolitan Region of Recife, near the Atlantic coast.
ETE CACOTE is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Areias neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 22,744 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. It is situated within the Metropolitan Region of Recife, a densely populated urban area on the northeastern coast of Brazil. Plants of this scale in Brazil typically operate under federal regulations (CONAMA resolutions) and state-level environmental permits. The designed capacity is reported as 1.00, though the unit is unspecified. For agglomerations serving around 20,000 people, secondary treatment is standard, with potential for nutrient removal in sensitive coastal areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The region's watershed includes rivers such as the Capibaribe and Beberibe, which flow through Recife and into the Atlantic. This coastal environment supports mangroves and estuarine ecosystems that are sensitive to nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
ETE CACOTE is located in the Recife metropolitan area, within the watershed of the Capibaribe and Beberibe rivers, which drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Port of Recife. The coastal zone features mangroves and estuarine habitats that provide nursery grounds for fish and support migratory bird species. Nutrient loading from wastewater can impact these sensitive ecosystems, making effective treatment important for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CACOTE is located in the Areias neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, within the Metropolitan Region of Recife.
ETE CACOTE serves approximately 22,744 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration in Brazil's wastewater infrastructure.
The treated effluent from ETE CACOTE likely discharges into local rivers such as the Capibaribe or Beberibe, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean near Recife.
ETE CACOTE operates under Brazilian federal regulations (CONAMA resolutions) and state-level environmental permits from Pernambuco, which set effluent quality standards for water bodies.
For agglomerations of this size in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, often involving activated sludge or similar processes, with possible nutrient removal in sensitive coastal areas.
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