Overview
ETE Curio is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 4,580 people. It discharges 658.62 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Curio is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Lagoa Redonda neighborhood of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a population of 4,580 people and operates with secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater. Fortaleza is a densely populated coastal city, and the plant is situated within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean, making its discharge location environmentally sensitive. The plant discharges an average of 658.62 m³/day of treated effluent. Under Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions, secondary treatment typically achieves biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) removal of at least 60-80%, reducing organic pollution before discharge. The plant's proximity to the coast means that treated effluent eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean, potentially affecting nearshore water quality and marine ecosystems. The region's tropical climate and coastal setting require careful management of nutrient loads to prevent eutrophication in receiving waters.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from ETE Curio ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via coastal drainage channels or direct discharge, given the plant's location within 10 km of the coast. The nearshore marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, crustaceans, and sea turtles, and is an important area for local fisheries. Nutrient inputs from treated wastewater can influence phytoplankton growth and water clarity, making effective treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Curio is located in the Lagoa Redonda neighborhood of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará state in northeastern Brazil. Its address is Rua Isabel Ferreira, Fortaleza, Ceará.
ETE Curio serves a population of 4,580 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility within the Fortaleza metropolitan area.
ETE Curio discharges treated effluent at an average rate of 658.62 m³/day. Given its location within 10 km of the coast, the treated water likely flows into coastal drainage channels or directly to the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE Curio provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater. This typically removes 60-80% of organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants like ETE Curio operate under CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is mandatory for urban areas, and plants must comply with discharge standards for BOD, COD, and other parameters to protect water quality.
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