ETE Jangurussu Wastewater Treatment Plant, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

ETE Jangurussu is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Passaré neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Serving a population of 1,120, it operates as a secondary treatment facility, a standard for smaller agglomerations in the region. The plant is situated in the urban area of Fortaleza, a major city in northeastern Brazil. As a secondary treatment plant, ETE Jangurussu provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's scale aligns with typical municipal wastewater systems for small communities. In Brazil, such plants are regulated under national environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge limits for treated effluent. The plant is located within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, meaning its treated effluent likely drains into coastal waters via local drainage channels. This proximity to the ocean underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine ecosystems. The plant contributes to the sanitation of Fortaleza, a city with significant urban and industrial activity, helping to mitigate pollution in the region's coastal environment.

ETE Jangurussu discharges treated wastewater into the coastal drainage system of Fortaleza, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse marine life, including fish and crustaceans important for local fisheries. The plant's location near the coast makes proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality in the nearshore zone.