Overview
ETE Conjunto Pedro Tenório Raposo is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Murici, Alagoas, Brazil, serving about 5,266 people. It discharges treated effluent into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the region's aquatic ecosyst
ETE Conjunto Pedro Tenório Raposo is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Murici, within the state of Alagoas in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,266 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility in the region's sanitation infrastructure. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater to reduce organic pollution and protect water quality. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. With a reported discharge volume of 336.96 cubic meters, the facility manages the daily wastewater flow from the community. The plant's scale aligns with typical systems for small agglomerations in Brazil, often designed to meet the discharge standards set by the National Environment Council (CONAMA). The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the broader hydrological network of Alagoas, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. By reducing pollutant loads, the plant helps safeguard downstream ecosystems, including rivers and coastal areas that support diverse aquatic life and are vital for local communities and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow through the Murici region, part of the Mundaú River basin, which drains into the Mundaú Lagoon and then the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater and estuarine species, and the lagoon is an important nursery for fish and crustaceans. The secondary treatment provided by the plant helps mitigate nutrient and organic pollution, protecting the ecological health of these downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Murici, in the state of Alagoas, Brazil, in the northeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 5,266 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Mundaú River basin, which flows into the Mundaú Lagoon and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for urban wastewater in Brazil.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality and public health.
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