Overview
ETE Jucurutu is a secondary treatment plant serving 3,935 people in Jucurutu, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. It discharges 255.30 m³/day of treated wastewater into local water bodies.
ETE Jucurutu is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Jucurutu, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,935 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Brazilian regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids, reducing the pollutant load before discharge. The plant operates with a daily discharge volume of 255.30 cubic meters, reflecting the modest scale of the community it serves. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the Piranhas-Açu River basin, a major hydrological system in northeastern Brazil. This river flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the city of Macau. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the region's semi-arid aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piranhas-Açu River basin, which flows through the semi-arid Caatinga biome before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for local communities and agriculture. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Jucurutu is located on Rua Major Lula in Jucurutu, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Piranhas-Açu River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant helps protect the Piranhas-Açu River and its tributaries, which are vital water sources in the semi-arid Caatinga region of northeastern Brazil.
Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. ETE Jucurutu's secondary treatment meets the requirements for small communities, ensuring compliance with federal water quality regulations.
For small agglomerations like Jucurutu, secondary treatment is standard. This typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, which effectively remove organic matter and pathogens.
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