Overview
ETE Compacta Bairro de Fatima is a secondary treatment plant in Boa Viagem, Ceara, Brazil, serving 266 people with a discharge volume of 22.97 units.
ETE Compacta Bairro de Fatima is a wastewater treatment plant located in Boa Viagem, within the state of Ceara in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 266 residents, reflecting its role as a compact facility for a localized community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national environmental standards, and secondary treatment is typical for smaller communities to meet basic effluent quality requirements before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the interior of Ceara, a semi-arid region characterized by seasonal rivers and reservoirs. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local water bodies within the interior of Ceara, a semi-arid region where water resources are scarce and ecologically sensitive. The receiving waters eventually drain into the Jaguaribe River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Protecting these waterways is critical for maintaining aquatic biodiversity and supporting local communities that rely on them for water supply.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Boa Viagem, in the state of Ceara, northeastern Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 266 people.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. Plants of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
The plant helps protect local water bodies in the semi-arid Ceara region, where water resources are limited. Its treatment reduces pollution in the Jaguaribe River basin, supporting downstream ecosystems and water availability.
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