Overview
ETE COHAB I is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 14,552 people in Sobral, Ceará, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE COHAB I is a wastewater treatment facility located in the COHAB I neighborhood of Sobral, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 14,552 residents, making it a medium-scale facility for the region. Sobral is a city in the northeastern part of Brazil, situated inland within the semi-arid climate zone. Brazil's wastewater treatment sector is regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. It is expected to comply with CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater discharges. The treated effluent from ETE COHAB I is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Acaraú River basin, which flows northward to the Atlantic Ocean. The region's water resources are critical for agriculture and domestic use, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Acaraú River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Acaraú River supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and irrigation. Proper wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the ecological health of the river and its downstream estuary.
Frequently asked questions
ETE COHAB I is located in the COHAB I neighborhood of Sobral, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The address is Avenida Senador Fernandes Távora, Alto da Rolinha, Sobral.
The plant serves approximately 14,552 people in the Sobral area.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Acaraú River, which eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater discharges. State environmental agencies in Ceará oversee compliance.
For medium-scale plants in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required. Common processes include activated sludge or stabilization ponds, depending on local conditions.
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