Overview
ETE Carnaubais is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 2,855 people in Carnaubais, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. It discharges 210.61 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
ETE Carnaubais is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Carnaubais, a municipality in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,855 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set standards for effluent quality and water resource protection. The plant provides secondary treatment, a process that typically involves biological degradation of organic matter followed by sedimentation. This level of treatment is appropriate for the community size and is expected to meet the discharge standards set by Brazilian environmental agencies. The plant handles an average daily flow of 210.61 cubic meters, indicating a consistent operational capacity for the local demand. Treated effluent from ETE Carnaubais is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Piranhas-Açu river basin. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management crucial for downstream ecosystems and communities. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Piranhas-Açu River and its tributaries from untreated sewage, supporting aquatic life and downstream water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piranhas-Açu River basin, which flows through the semi-arid Caatinga biome before reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Macau, Rio Grande do Norte. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and agriculture. The region's low rainfall and high evaporation rates make the river's water quality particularly sensitive to pollution, emphasizing the need for effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Carnaubais is located in the municipality of Carnaubais, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. It serves the local urban population.
The plant serves approximately 2,855 residents, making it a small-scale facility designed for the local community's wastewater needs.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to break down organic matter and reduce pollutants before discharge.
Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) sets effluent discharge standards. Plants like ETE Carnaubais must comply with these standards to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
The plant discharges an average of 210.61 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day into the local watershed.
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