ETE CAMPO ESTRELA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

ETE CAMPO ESTRELA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the São Cristóvão neighborhood of Jangurussu, Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 1,149 residents, reflecting its role in local sanitation infrastructure within the Fortaleza metropolitan region. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which is appropriate for its small scale. Under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level norms), secondary treatment is required for most inland and coastal discharges to protect water quality. Located within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, the plant's treated effluent likely drains into local watercourses that flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal environment of Ceará supports diverse marine ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and aquatic life in the region.

The plant is situated in Fortaleza, a coastal city in northeastern Brazil, within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean. Treated effluent likely enters local drainage channels that flow into the Cocó River or similar water bodies, eventually reaching the Atlantic. The coastal zone supports mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution and require effective secondary treatment to maintain ecological balance.