Overview
ETE CANAA _ BELA VISTA is a secondary treatment plant in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, serving 5,684 people. It discharges 676.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE CANAA _ BELA VISTA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Brejo de Beberibe neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. It serves a population of 5,684 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the metropolitan region of Recife. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typical under national regulations, which align with general international practices for protecting water quality. The plant operates with a daily discharge volume of 676.00 cubic meters. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean. Recife's coastal location means that proper wastewater treatment is crucial for protecting the health of nearby beaches and estuarine ecosystems, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Beberibe River basin, which flows through Recife and into the Atlantic Ocean via the Port of Recife. The downstream environment includes mangrove ecosystems and coastal waters that support diverse aquatic life, including fish and crustaceans important for local livelihoods. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Brejo de Beberibe neighborhood of Recife, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It serves the local community within the Recife metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 5,684 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Beberibe River basin, which flows through Recife and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge volume is 676.00 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. This level is typical for small agglomerations in Brazil under national water quality regulations.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is governed by federal laws such as the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997) and CONAMA resolutions. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is the expected standard to protect receiving water bodies, especially in coastal areas like Recife.
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