Overview
ETE Eduardo Gomes is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil, serving approximately 17,883 people. It operates within the regulatory framework of Brazil's national environmental standards.
ETE Eduardo Gomes is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim Loreto neighborhood of São Cristóvão, in the state of Sergipe, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 17,883 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. It is situated within the Metropolitan Region of Aracaju, the state capital. As a plant serving a medium-sized community, ETE Eduardo Gomes is expected to comply with Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level water quality standards. These regulations typically require secondary treatment for wastewater before discharge to protect receiving water bodies. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Sergipe River or nearby coastal systems. The region's tropical climate and proximity to the coast make proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems, including mangroves and estuarine habitats that support diverse marine life.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the drainage network of the Sergipe River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Aracaju. This coastal region features extensive mangrove forests and estuarine zones that serve as critical nursery habitats for fish and crustaceans. Proper wastewater treatment is vital to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in these sensitive ecosystems, which support local fisheries and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Eduardo Gomes is located at Rua José Geraldo da Silva, Jardim Loreto, in the Rosa Maria neighborhood of São Cristóvão, Sergipe, Brazil. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Aracaju.
The plant serves approximately 17,883 residents, making it a medium-sized wastewater treatment facility for the region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Sergipe River and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The plant is within 50 km of the coast.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level standards from Sergipe's environmental agency. These require appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge. This helps prevent pollution in receiving water bodies, especially in coastal areas.
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