Overview
ETE JUREMA is a wastewater treatment plant in Caucaia, Ceará, Brazil, serving approximately 13,942 people. It is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the local watershed.
ETE JUREMA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Urucutuba district of Caucaia, within the Fortaleza metropolitan region of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 13,942, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Brazilian wastewater regulations. Brazilian plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet national effluent standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a facility sized for its service population. Operations are governed by Brazilian environmental legislation, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from Ceará's environmental agency. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the local drainage network, likely through the Ceará River or nearby coastal streams. The region's semi-arid climate and coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries, make proper wastewater treatment critical for protecting water quality and aquatic biodiversity. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) underscores its role in preventing nutrient and pathogen pollution in marine environments.
Environmental context
ETE JUREMA discharges into the Ceará coastal watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life, including fish and crustaceans important to local fisheries. The semi-arid climate means streams are intermittent, making treated effluent a significant water source during dry periods. Protecting downstream mangrove ecosystems and beach water quality is essential for both ecological health and tourism in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JUREMA is located in the Urucutuba district of Caucaia, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. It is part of the Fortaleza metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 13,942 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via coastal rivers and streams near Caucaia.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions for effluent quality and state-level permits from Ceará's environmental agency.
Plants of this scale in Brazil typically employ secondary treatment, such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, to meet national standards for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids.
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