Overview
ETE GUAIERU is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 418 people. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, contributing to local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE GUAIERU is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 418 residents, providing secondary treatment for municipal wastewater in this coastal urban area. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for discharges into sensitive water bodies. As a secondary treatment facility, it removes organic matter and suspended solids through biological processes, meeting the standards set by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) for effluent quality. The treated wastewater from ETE GUAIERU is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal environment near Praia do Futuro. This beach is an important recreational area and supports marine ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect water quality and public health along the coast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro, a popular beach in Fortaleza. The coastal waters support diverse marine life and are used for recreation and fishing. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of this nearshore environment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE GUAIERU is located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The address is Rua Antônio Pedro Cavalcante, Caça e Pesca, Fortaleza.
The plant serves a population of 418 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility in the Fortaleza metropolitan area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro, a coastal area in Fortaleza. The plant provides secondary treatment to reduce organic pollutants before discharge.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards. Secondary treatment is required for discharges into coastal waters to protect marine ecosystems.
For small agglomerations like ETE GUAIERU, secondary treatment is common, often using biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds. This level of treatment meets the requirements for discharge into coastal waters.
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