Overview
ETE GUARABIRA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Guarabira, Paraíba, Brazil. It supports a population of approximately 28,437 and operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE GUARABIRA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Guarabira, Paraíba, Brazil. The facility serves an estimated population of 28,437 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for the region. The plant is situated in the Nordeste II area along PB-057, within the Região Metropolitana de Guarabira. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment facility, ETE GUARABIRA operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente (CONAMA) and the Ministério do Desenvolvimento Regional. For agglomerations of this scale, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment to meet effluent quality standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The facility is expected to comply with CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants across the country. The treated effluent from ETE GUARABIRA is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraíba River basin, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a critical role in protecting the region's water resources, including the Guarabira River and downstream ecosystems. By treating municipal wastewater, the facility helps reduce nutrient loading and pathogen contamination, supporting aquatic life and public health in the surrounding communities.
Environmental context
ETE GUARABIRA discharges into the Paraíba River basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean near João Pessoa. The downstream environment includes the Paraíba do Sul River estuary and coastal mangroves, which support diverse aquatic life and serve as important nursery habitats for fish and crustaceans. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in these sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE GUARABIRA is located in Guarabira, Paraíba, Brazil, along PB-057 in the Nordeste II area. It serves the Região Metropolitana de Guarabira.
ETE GUARABIRA serves approximately 28,437 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration in Brazil.
The treated effluent from ETE GUARABIRA is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraíba River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE GUARABIRA helps protect the Guarabira River and the broader Paraíba River basin, including downstream ecosystems that drain into the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE GUARABIRA operates under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent standards for Brazilian wastewater treatment plants. For its population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet organic matter and suspended solids limits.
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