Overview
ETE ITAPERI is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 259 people. It discharges 37.20 units of treated effluent near the Atlantic coast.
ETE ITAPERI is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Rachel de Queiroz neighborhood of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 259 people, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader Fortaleza metropolitan area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazil's national environmental regulations (CONAMA resolutions), secondary treatment is typically required for inland and coastal discharges to protect water quality. The treated effluent from ETE ITAPERI ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean, as the plant is located within 10 km of the coast. The coastal waters of Ceará support diverse marine life, including coral reefs and mangroves, and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and pathogen risks to these sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
ETE ITAPERI discharges treated wastewater into the coastal drainage system of Fortaleza, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters are part of the semi-arid coastal zone of northeastern Brazil, where seasonal rainfall and evaporation shape water quality. The nearby coastal environment supports mangrove forests and estuarine habitats that serve as nurseries for fish and crustaceans, making nutrient and pathogen control critical for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ITAPERI is located at 751 Rua Betel in the Rachel de Queiroz neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 259 people, indicating it is a small-scale community wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage system, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean, as it is situated within 10 km of the coast.
ETE ITAPERI provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian standards for coastal discharge.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is generally required for discharges to sensitive water bodies, including coastal areas, to protect public health and the environment.
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