Overview
ETE JARDIM UNIAO II is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving approximately 1,587 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, contributing to local water management.
ETE JARDIM UNIAO II is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Situated near Praia do Futuro II, the plant serves a small population of around 1,587 residents, reflecting its role in the city's decentralized sanitation infrastructure. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for reducing organic matter and suspended solids. As a small-scale facility, it operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment before discharge to protect water quality. The plant's discharge volume is approximately 228.23 cubic meters, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent is released into the local environment near the Atlantic coast. Fortaleza's coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fisheries. The plant's proximity to the ocean necessitates careful management to minimize impacts on beach water quality and coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro, a popular beach in Fortaleza. The coastal waters are part of a dynamic marine ecosystem that supports fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. Effluent management is critical to maintaining water quality for recreation and protecting the sensitive nearshore habitat from nutrient enrichment and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JARDIM UNIAO II is located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, near Praia do Futuro II on the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 1,587 people, making it a small-scale facility within Fortaleza's wastewater network.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment near the Atlantic Ocean, likely through a coastal outfall. It contributes to the protection of nearby beaches and marine habitats.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the minimum standard required under Brazilian regulations for most wastewater discharges.
Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards, and state agencies like Ceará's environmental authority oversee permits. Plants of this scale must comply with effluent quality limits to protect coastal waters.
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