Overview
ETE Jardim Planalto Recife is a secondary treatment plant serving 4,574 people in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. It discharges 544.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE Jardim Planalto Recife is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Sancho neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 4,574 residents within the Recife metropolitan region, a densely populated coastal area in northeastern Brazil. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for urban wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological degradation of organic matter followed by sedimentation. The plant treats an average daily flow of 544.00 cubic meters, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. Situated within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, the plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the region's river network, likely the Capibaribe or Beberibe rivers that flow through Recife. The discharge contributes to the nutrient load in coastal waters, which support mangrove ecosystems and estuarine habitats important for local fisheries and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Recife estuarine system, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal zone features mangrove forests and seagrass beds that provide nursery habitats for fish and crustaceans. The region's tropical climate and dense urban population place pressure on water quality, making effective treatment critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream marine ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Travessa Dracena, in the Sancho neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, within the Recife metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 4,574 residents in the surrounding area of Recife.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local river network, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Recife estuarine system.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory standards for urban wastewater.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to protect receiving water bodies.
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