ETE Demorisvaldo Targino Wanderley - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Satuba, Alagoas

ETE Demorisvaldo Targino Wanderley is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Satuba, in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. The plant serves a small community of about 1,684 residents, reflecting its role in local sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national environmental standards (CONAMA resolutions) and state-level permits. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet discharge requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, as the plant is situated within 10 km of the coast. The plant's operation contributes to protecting downstream ecosystems and coastal water quality in the region.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that flow into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Alagoas. The region's coastal ecosystems include mangroves and estuaries that support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects these sensitive environments.