Overview
ETE Cidade Dr. Jose Euclides Ferreira Gomes Jr. serves Sobral, Ceará, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 14,552 residents. The plant discharges into local water bodies within the Acaraú River basin.
ETE Cidade Dr. Jose Euclides Ferreira Gomes Jr. is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sobral, Ceará, Brazil. It serves a population of about 14,552 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory standards. The plant is situated in the northeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by a semi-arid climate. As a facility in Brazil, the plant operates under the national environmental framework, which includes CONAMA resolutions and state-level regulations. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and protect receiving water bodies. It is expected to meet the standards set by the Ceará state environmental agency. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Acaraú River, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Acaraú basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Acaraú River basin, which flows through Ceará state and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The Acaraú River supports a variety of fish species and provides water for irrigation and domestic use. Downstream areas include mangroves and coastal habitats that are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sobral, Ceará, Brazil, at Rua Monsenhor Aloísio Pinto, Vila União.
The plant serves approximately 14,552 residents in the Sobral area.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Acaraú River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from Ceará's environmental agency, which set effluent quality standards for organic matter and nutrients.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and suspended solids, often using activated sludge or lagoon systems.
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