Overview
ETE Jericoacoara is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,006 people in Jijoca de Jericoacoara, Ceará, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, supporting local sanitation.
ETE Jericoacoara is a wastewater treatment plant located in the village of Jericoacoara, within the municipality of Jijoca de Jericoacoara in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,006 residents, reflecting its role in a small coastal community. As part of Brazil's expanding sanitation infrastructure, it contributes to improved water quality in the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For a small agglomeration like Jericoacoara, secondary treatment meets the basic requirements under Brazilian environmental regulations, which are aligned with international standards for coastal protection. The plant discharges an average of 217.73 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. The treated effluent is released into the local environment near the Atlantic coast, within the sensitive coastal zone of Jericoacoara. This area is part of a dune and lagoon ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life and is important for tourism. Proper treatment helps protect the coastal waters and the nearby Jericoacoara National Park, a popular destination known for its natural beauty.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Jericoacoara, a region characterized by dunes, lagoons, and mangroves. The receiving environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting migratory birds and marine life. Downstream, the waters flow into the Atlantic, where nutrient management is critical to prevent eutrophication and preserve the area's biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Jericoacoara is located in the village of Jericoacoara, in the municipality of Jijoca de Jericoacoara, Ceará, Brazil. It serves the local community in this coastal area.
The plant serves approximately 2,006 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility for a coastal village.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local environment near the Atlantic coast. The effluent undergoes secondary treatment before release.
The plant helps protect the coastal waters and lagoons of the Jericoacoara region, which are part of the Atlantic Ocean drainage basin.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For small coastal plants like this, secondary treatment is typically required to protect sensitive marine ecosystems.
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