Overview
ETE JARACATI is a wastewater treatment plant in São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil, serving approximately 31,928 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE JARACATI is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Jaracati neighborhood of São Luís, the capital city of Maranhão state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 31,928 residents, placing it in the medium-scale category for municipal wastewater treatment in the region. Brazil's wastewater treatment facilities are regulated under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in a unit such as cubic meters per second or similar), indicating its intended treatment volume. The plant discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the São Marcos Bay or adjacent coastal systems. São Luís is situated on an island, and its wastewater infrastructure plays a critical role in protecting the surrounding estuarine and marine environments, which support diverse aquatic life and local fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast in São Luís, an island city in the Baía de São Marcos estuary. Treated effluent likely flows into local streams or the bay, which connects to the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal watershed supports mangrove ecosystems and estuarine habitats that are important for fish spawning and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect water quality in this sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JARACATI is located on Avenida Ferreira Gullar in the Jardim Renascença I neighborhood, Jaracati, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 31,928 people in the São Luís metropolitan area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the São Marcos Bay and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy, which set effluent standards for municipal wastewater treatment.
For medium-scale plants in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, often using activated sludge or similar biological processes.
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