Overview
ETE CONJUNTO DA PM MESSEJANA is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 173 people. It discharges 24.84 units of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE CONJUNTO DA PM MESSEJANA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará state in northeastern Brazil. The facility serves a small population of 173 people and is situated in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood, close to the Atlantic coast. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for municipal wastewater. Under Brazilian regulations, secondary treatment is required for most urban wastewater discharges to protect water quality. The plant's discharge volume is 24.84 units, though capacity details are not part of this record. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal environment near Praia do Futuro, a popular beach area. The plant's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean means its discharge can affect local marine water quality and coastal ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to minimize impacts on recreational waters and marine life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza, specifically in the Praia do Futuro area. This region supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The coastal ecosystem includes coral reefs and mangroves that are sensitive to nutrient pollution and require effective wastewater treatment to maintain ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, specifically in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves a small population of 173 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro, a popular beach area in Fortaleza.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for municipal wastewater in Brazil to protect water quality.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is typically required for urban discharges to meet quality standards for receiving water bodies.
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