Overview
ETE Garanhuns is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving São João, Pernambuco, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 24,093 people with a discharge volume of 559.87 units.
ETE Garanhuns is a wastewater treatment plant located in São João, within the municipality of Garanhuns, Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 24,093 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category. It is situated in the interior of Pernambuco state, away from the coast. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most inland water bodies. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the São Francisco River basin or coastal rivers in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and agricultural water use in the semi-arid region of Pernambuco.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the broader drainage network of the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. The downstream environment includes the São Francisco River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for irrigation and human consumption. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance and public health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Garanhuns is located in São João, within the municipality of Garanhuns, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The address is Rua Juscelino Kubitschek, Vila Lacerdópolis, Novo Heliópolis.
The plant serves approximately 24,093 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the São Francisco River basin, ultimately flowing to the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge volume is 559.87 units.
ETE Garanhuns provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This meets the standard required by Brazilian environmental regulations for inland water bodies.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions, which set effluent quality standards. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies and public health.
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