Overview
ETE Curado IV is a wastewater treatment plant in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco, Brazil. It serves a population of 4,033 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
ETE Curado IV is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Curado neighborhood of Jaboatão dos Guararapes, within the Recife metropolitan area in Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 4,033, classifying it as a small-scale facility in the region. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE Curado IV operates under national regulations set by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies such as CPRH (Agência Estadual de Meio Ambiente de Pernambuco). The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean, and likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic. The region's watershed includes rivers such as the Jaboatão River, which flows through the metropolitan area and supports diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Recife metropolitan region, within the drainage basin of the Jaboatão River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal waters off Pernambuco support mangroves, coral reefs, and important fisheries. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to minimize nutrient loading and safeguard these sensitive marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Curado IV is located in the Curado neighborhood of Jaboatão dos Guararapes, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is part of the Recife metropolitan area.
The plant serves a population of 4,033, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated wastewater likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given the plant's proximity to the coast.
The plant helps protect the Jaboatão River and its tributaries, which flow through the Recife metropolitan area and eventually reach the Atlantic Ocean.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by federal laws such as the National Environmental Policy and state agencies like CPRH in Pernambuco. Small plants like ETE Curado IV are typically required to provide secondary treatment to meet water quality standards.
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