Overview
ETE CAMBEBA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 699 people. It discharges treated effluent near Praia do Futuro II, within 10 km of the Atlantic coast.
ETE CAMBEBA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 699 residents and is situated in the coastal zone of the city, near the popular Praia do Futuro II beach. As part of Fortaleza's wastewater infrastructure, it handles local sewage from the surrounding area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment is typical for small-scale plants in Brazil and meets the basic requirements for effluent quality before discharge. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which mandate treatment standards for wastewater discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal waters off Praia do Futuro II. This area is part of the broader Northeastern Brazilian coastal ecosystem, which supports diverse marine life including coral reefs and mangroves. The discharge location is within 10 km of the coast, making proper treatment essential to protect recreational waters and marine habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro II, a popular beach in Fortaleza. The coastal waters here are part of the tropical South Atlantic ecosystem, supporting coral formations, sea turtles, and migratory fish. The discharge point is within 10 km of the shore, where water quality directly affects recreational use and nearshore marine life. Proper secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and pathogen risks in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CAMBEBA is located at Rua Antônio Pedro Cavalcante, in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, near Praia do Futuro II.
The plant serves a small population of 699 residents in the surrounding area of Fortaleza.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean via coastal waters near Praia do Futuro II, within 10 km of the shoreline.
ETE CAMBEBA provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for discharge into coastal waters.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, which require treatment for wastewater discharges. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typical to protect water quality in recreational and marine areas.
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