Overview
ETE Dancing Days is a wastewater treatment plant in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, serving approximately 210,675 people. It operates within the Metropolitan Region of Recife, a densely populated coastal area.
ETE Dancing Days is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Imbiribeira neighborhood of Recife, the capital of Pernambuco state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 210,675 people, placing it in the large agglomeration category under Brazilian wastewater management standards. It is situated in the Metropolitan Region of Recife, a densely populated coastal zone. As a large-scale municipal plant, ETE Dancing Days is subject to Brazil's national wastewater regulations, which are enforced by state environmental agencies. Brazilian law requires adequate treatment for urban wastewater, with standards varying by receiving water body sensitivity. The plant's designed capacity is reported as 1. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Capibaribe River system and the Recife estuary. This coastal environment supports mangroves and diverse aquatic life, making proper treatment essential to protect downstream ecosystems and public health in the region.
Environmental context
ETE Dancing Days is located in the Recife metropolitan area, where wastewater flows into the Capibaribe River and its tributaries before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters include estuarine and mangrove ecosystems that are ecologically sensitive, supporting fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and contamination in this coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Dancing Days is located in the Imbiribeira neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, within the Metropolitan Region of Recife.
The plant serves approximately 210,675 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Capibaribe River system and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Recife estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian national wastewater regulations, enforced by state environmental agencies, which set treatment standards based on receiving water body sensitivity.
For large agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive coastal or estuarine waters.
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