Overview
ETE CRATEUS 3 is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,279 people in Crateús, Ceará, Brazil. It discharges 103.68 cubic meters of treated wastewater, supporting local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE CRATEUS 3 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Crateús, a municipality in the state of Ceará, northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a population of 1,279 residents, providing secondary-level treatment as part of the region's sanitation network. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. With a discharge volume of 103.68 cubic meters, the facility contributes to local water quality management in the semi-arid climate of Ceará. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Parnaíba River basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to periodic droughts, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage system within the Parnaíba River basin, which flows northward to the Atlantic Ocean. The semi-arid Caatinga biome surrounding Crateús experiences seasonal rainfall, and the river supports migratory fish and other aquatic species. Proper treatment helps preserve water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CRATEUS 3 is located in Crateús, a municipality in the state of Ceará, northeastern Brazil. The plant serves the local urban population.
The plant serves approximately 1,279 residents, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed within the Parnaíba River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant uses secondary treatment before release.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory standards for small communities.
Brazil's national sanitation framework requires secondary treatment for urban wastewater. Plants like ETE CRATEUS 3 are subject to state-level environmental permits and monitoring to protect water resources.
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