Overview
ETE DOM LORSHEIDER is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 224 people. It discharges 32.19 m³/day of treated wastewater near Praia do Futuro II, a coastal area.
ETE DOM LORSHEIDER is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Situated near Praia do Futuro II, the plant serves a small population of 224 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader Fortaleza metropolitan region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazil's national environmental regulations (CONAMA resolutions and state-level Ceará norms), secondary treatment is the minimum required for most inland and coastal discharges. The plant's discharge volume of 32.19 m³/day indicates a small-scale facility consistent with its population served. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal environment near Praia do Futuro II, a beach on the Atlantic Ocean. This area is part of the Ceará coastline, which supports diverse marine life and is important for local tourism and fisheries. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge directly influences nearshore water quality and requires careful management to protect recreational and ecological values.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro II, a popular beach in Fortaleza. The coastal waters of Ceará are part of the South Atlantic marine ecosystem, supporting coral reefs, mangroves, and migratory species. The discharge point is in a dynamic coastal zone where dilution and dispersion are influenced by currents and tides. Protecting this environment requires effective treatment to minimize nutrient loading and pathogen levels, which can affect bathing water quality and marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ETE DOM LORSHEIDER is located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, near Praia do Futuro II on the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves a small population of 224 people, indicating it is a localized facility for a small community within the Fortaleza area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro II. The discharge volume is 32.19 m³/day, and the effluent undergoes secondary treatment before release.
The plant protects the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean along the Ceará coastline, specifically the area around Praia do Futuro II, which is used for recreation and supports marine life.
The plant operates under Brazil's environmental framework, including CONAMA resolutions that set discharge standards. For coastal plants like this, secondary treatment is typically required to protect bathing water quality and marine ecosystems.
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