Overview
ETE IGARASSU is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Igarassu, Pernambuco, Brazil, serving approximately 1,912 people. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, contributing to local water quality management.
ETE IGARASSU is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Igarassu, within the Metropolitan Region of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of about 1,912 residents, reflecting its role in a smaller community within the broader urban agglomeration. 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 to medium agglomerations under Brazilian environmental regulations, such as CONAMA resolutions, which mandate adequate treatment before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment, with the plant situated within 10 km of the Atlantic coast. The effluent likely enters a nearby river or estuary that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, impacting coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. The plant's operation helps reduce pollution loads in the sensitive coastal zone of northeastern Brazil.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Pernambuco, likely via a small river or estuary that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This region features mangrove ecosystems and estuarine habitats that support diverse aquatic life, including fish and crustaceans. The proximity to the coast means that treated effluent can influence nearshore water quality, making effective treatment crucial for protecting marine biodiversity and recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE IGARASSU is located in Igarassu, Pernambuco, Brazil, within the Metropolitan Region of Recife. The address is Avenida Agro Industrial de Igarasu, Saramandaia, Igarassu.
The plant serves approximately 1,912 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely into a nearby river or estuary that flows to the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast.
ETE IGARASSU provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for small agglomerations in Brazil.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Plants like ETE IGARASSU must comply with discharge standards for BOD, COD, and other parameters, with secondary treatment being typical for communities of this size.
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