Overview
ETE Itarema is a wastewater treatment plant serving 7,022 people in Itarema, Ceará, Brazil. It is located within 50 km of the coast in the Northeast Region.
ETE Itarema is a wastewater treatment plant located in Itarema, Ceará, Brazil, serving a population of approximately 7,022 residents. The plant is situated in the Lagoa Seca area of the Corguinho district, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Acaraú. As part of Brazil's wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to sanitation services in this coastal municipality. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require appropriate treatment for municipal wastewater. For a plant serving a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent quality standards. The plant's proximity to the Atlantic coast (within 50 km) means its treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that eventually reach the ocean. This coastal location underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine ecosystems and coastal water quality in the Northeast Region of Brazil.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the coast of Ceará, within the drainage area that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving water bodies in this region include small coastal rivers and lagoons that support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the sensitive coastal and marine environment downstream.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Itarema is located in the Lagoa Seca area of the Corguinho district, in the municipality of Itarema, Ceará, Brazil. It is situated in the Northeast Region, near the Atlantic coast.
ETE Itarema serves a population of approximately 7,022 people in Itarema and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent from ETE Itarema is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given its coastal location within 50 km of the coast.
ETE Itarema helps protect the water quality of local rivers and streams in the Itarema region, which ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting coastal ecosystems.
ETE Itarema operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, which require municipal wastewater treatment to protect public health and water resources. For plants serving populations around 7,000, secondary treatment is typically mandated to reduce organic pollutants and pathogens.
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