Overview
ETE CRATEUS 1 is a secondary treatment plant serving Crateús, Ceará, Brazil. It treats wastewater for a small population of 959, discharging 77.76 units of treated effluent.
ETE CRATEUS 1 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Crateús, a municipality in the state of Ceará, northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 959 people, reflecting its role in a smaller urban agglomeration within the semi-arid region of the Brazilian Northeast. Operating at secondary treatment level, the plant provides biological treatment that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For small communities in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard under national regulations, which align with general environmental protection goals. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 77.76 units, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent from ETE CRATEUS 1 is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Poti River basin, part of the larger Parnaíba River system. This region is ecologically sensitive due to its semi-arid climate, where water resources are critical for local ecosystems and human use. The plant helps protect downstream water quality in a water-scarce environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Poti River basin, which flows into the Parnaíba River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. This semi-arid region of Ceará faces water scarcity, making the treatment plant crucial for maintaining water quality in local streams and rivers that support agriculture and biodiversity. Downstream ecosystems rely on consistent water flow and low pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CRATEUS 1 is located in Crateús, a municipality in the state of Ceará, in northeastern Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 959 people, typical of a small community in the semi-arid region of Ceará.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Poti River basin, which flows into the Parnaíba River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates at secondary treatment level, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian standards for small communities.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal environmental laws and state-level permits. For small plants like ETE CRATEUS 1, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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