ETE Jardim Uchoa Wastewater Treatment Plant, Recife, Pernambuco

ETE Jardim Uchoa is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim Uchoa neighborhood of Recife, the capital of Pernambuco state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of approximately 3,590 residents, reflecting its role in the local sanitation infrastructure of the Recife metropolitan region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for municipal wastewater. The reported discharge volume of 427 m³/day indicates a facility sized for a small community. Brazil's national sanitation framework, including the National Basic Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB), sets targets for wastewater collection and treatment, and plants like this contribute to improving coverage in urban areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage system, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal waters near Recife. The region's estuarine and marine environments are ecologically sensitive, supporting mangroves and diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream water quality and public health.

The plant discharges into the Beberibe or Capibaribe river system, which flows through Recife and into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal zone includes mangrove forests and estuaries that serve as nursery habitats for fish and crustaceans. Secondary treatment reduces organic load and suspended solids, mitigating eutrophication risks in the receiving waters.