Overview
ETE Granjeiro is a secondary treatment plant serving 667 people in Granjeiro, Ceará, Brazil. It discharges 97.63 units of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
ETE Granjeiro is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Granjeiro, within the state of Ceará in northeastern Brazil. The facility serves a small population of 667 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting. As part of Brazil's wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to sanitation in the semi-arid region of the Nordeste. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment aligns with typical requirements for small communities under Brazilian environmental regulations. The plant operates under the oversight of state or municipal environmental agencies, which set discharge standards to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Jaguaribe River basin, a major river system in Ceará. This basin supports agriculture and provides water for human consumption, making proper treatment essential. The downstream environment includes the Jaguaribe River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean, affecting coastal ecosystems and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jaguaribe River basin, which flows through the semi-arid sertão region of Ceará before reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza. This watershed is ecologically sensitive due to seasonal droughts and supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species important for local livelihoods. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream water quality in the Jaguaribe estuary.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Granjeiro is located on Rua Padre Cicero in Granjeiro, in the state of Ceará, northeastern Brazil. It serves the local community within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Juazeiro do Norte.
The plant serves a population of 667 people, making it a small-scale facility typical of rural towns in Brazil's Nordeste region.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Jaguaribe River basin. The plant provides secondary treatment before release.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is the minimum standard for most discharges, with permits setting effluent limits to protect water quality.
For small communities in Brazil, secondary treatment is common, often using technologies like stabilization ponds or activated sludge. These systems are designed to meet CONAMA discharge standards for organic matter and solids.
Nearby plants