Overview
ETE Jose Walter is a wastewater treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil, serving approximately 19,410 people. It is located near the coast in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood.
ETE Jose Walter is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceara state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 19,410 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for the region. Its address on Rua Antonio Pedro Cavalcante places it in a coastal urban area near the Atlantic Ocean. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE Jose Walter operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's proximity to the coast means its treated effluent likely discharges into the Atlantic Ocean, either directly or via a coastal drainage system. The receiving water body is part of the broader marine environment of the Brazilian northeast, which supports diverse aquatic life including sea turtles, reef fish, and migratory seabirds. Proper treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems in this region.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Atlantic coast in Fortaleza, within the drainage basin of the Cocó River or a similar coastal watershed. Treated effluent likely reaches the Atlantic Ocean, which supports ecologically sensitive coastal habitats including mangroves, estuaries, and coral reefs. These areas provide nursery grounds for fish and crustaceans and are important for local biodiversity and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Jose Walter is located at Rua Antonio Pedro Cavalcante in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. It is situated near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 19,410 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility in the Fortaleza metropolitan area.
Given its coastal location, treated effluent from ETE Jose Walter is likely discharged into the Atlantic Ocean, either directly or through a coastal drainage system, after undergoing treatment to meet Brazilian environmental standards.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards. State-level agencies in Ceara oversee permitting and compliance for wastewater treatment facilities.
For plants of this scale in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required, which may include processes like activated sludge or stabilization ponds to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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