Overview
ETE Ipaumirim is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving approximately 1,997 people. It discharges 287.15 m³/day of treated wastewater near Praia do Futuro, a coastal area within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE Ipaumirim is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. It serves a small population of around 1,997 residents, reflecting its role as a local facility within the broader Fortaleza metropolitan region. The plant is situated near Praia do Futuro II, a popular beach area, and operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Brazilian Resolution CONAMA 430/2011 for discharge into coastal waters. The plant's discharge volume of 287.15 m³/day indicates a small-scale operation. Brazilian regulations for such facilities typically mandate compliance with effluent standards for biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and total suspended solids (TSS). Treated effluent from ETE Ipaumirim is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal zone near Praia do Futuro. This area is part of the Northeast Brazilian coastal ecosystem, which supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) underscores the need for effective treatment to protect water quality and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro, a beach in Fortaleza. The coastal waters are part of the South Atlantic marine ecosystem, which hosts coral reefs, mangroves, and migratory species. The discharge point is within a region known for tourism and fishing, making effluent quality critical for maintaining ecological balance and public health. The local watershed drains directly to the ocean without major riverine influence, so the plant's performance directly affects nearshore water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Ipaumirim is located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, near Praia do Futuro II beach.
The plant serves approximately 1,997 people, making it a small-scale facility within the Fortaleza metropolitan area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal zone near Praia do Futuro, after secondary treatment.
The plant operates under Brazilian CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent standards for discharge into coastal waters, including limits on BOD and TSS.
For small plants serving under 10,000 people, secondary treatment is standard, as required by national regulations to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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