Overview
ETE Campos Sales is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 5,064 people in Campos Sales, Ceará, Brazil. It discharges 424.22 m³/day of treated effluent into local water bodies.
ETE Campos Sales is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Campos Sales, a municipality in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,064 residents, providing secondary treatment to domestic wastewater. As part of the regional sanitation infrastructure, it supports the urban area of Campos Sales within the broader Juazeiro do Norte region. The plant operates at the secondary treatment level, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. With a discharge volume of 424.22 m³/day, the facility meets the basic treatment requirements for a small agglomeration under Brazilian environmental regulations. Brazilian wastewater treatment standards, established by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies, mandate appropriate treatment based on receiving water body sensitivity and population size. The treated effluent from ETE Campos Sales is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Jaguaribe River basin, one of the most important river systems in Ceará. The Jaguaribe River flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean, supporting agricultural irrigation, drinking water supply, and aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the semi-arid region's water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into tributaries of the Jaguaribe River basin, which is the largest river system in Ceará and a critical water source for the region. The Jaguaribe River flows through the semi-arid sertão and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Aracati. Downstream ecosystems include riparian forests and seasonal wetlands that support diverse aquatic life, including fish and migratory birds. The region's water resources are under pressure from drought and agricultural demand, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Campos Sales is located in Campos Sales, a municipality in the state of Ceará, Brazil. It serves the urban area of the city within the Juazeiro do Norte region.
The plant serves approximately 5,064 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Jaguaribe River basin. The Jaguaribe River flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE Campos Sales provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Brazilian wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For small agglomerations like Campos Sales, secondary treatment is generally required to meet water quality standards for receiving water bodies.
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