Overview
ETE Camaragibe is a wastewater treatment plant in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, serving approximately 1,578 people. It operates within the Recife metropolitan region, discharging into the local watershed.
ETE Camaragibe is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Iputinga neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Serving a population of around 1,578, it is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Recife metropolitan area. The plant is situated in the northeastern region of Brazil, a coastal area with a tropical climate. As a small-scale facility in Brazil, it is subject to national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permitting by the Pernambuco environmental agency (CPRH). Brazilian law requires adequate treatment for all wastewater discharges to protect water resources. The treated effluent from ETE Camaragibe ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the local river network, likely the Capibaribe River or its tributaries. This coastal discharge contributes to the nutrient and pollutant load in the estuary and nearshore marine environment, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Capibaribe River basin, which flows through Recife and into the Atlantic Ocean. The estuary and coastal waters are ecologically sensitive, supporting mangroves, fish, and crustaceans. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication and affect water quality in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Camaragibe is located in the Iputinga neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, within the Recife metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 1,578 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, likely the Capibaribe River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Recife.
As a Brazilian wastewater plant, it is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from the Pernambuco environmental agency (CPRH), which set effluent standards to protect water quality.
Small plants in Brazil often use septic tanks, anaerobic reactors, or simplified treatment systems. National standards require at least secondary treatment to reduce organic load and pathogens before discharge.
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