Overview
ETE LAGOA DA PRATA is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,169 people in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Located near Praia do Futuro, it discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE LAGOA DA PRATA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 1,169 residents and operates at a secondary treatment level, which is standard for smaller communities in the region. As a secondary treatment facility, ETE LAGOA DA PRATA employs biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Brazilian regulations under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants, requiring secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 168.08 cubic meters per day. The plant is situated within 10 km of the coast and discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean via the Praia do Futuro area. This coastal discharge contributes to the marine environment of the Brazilian northeast, which supports diverse aquatic life including sea turtles and migratory fish species. The plant's location in a densely populated urban area underscores the importance of proper wastewater management for coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro, a popular beach in Fortaleza. The coastal waters are part of the South Atlantic marine ecosystem, which supports coral reefs, mangroves, and important fisheries. The discharge zone is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to recreational beaches and marine habitats. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality for both human use and aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
ETE LAGOA DA PRATA is located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves a population of 1,169 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro, a coastal area in Fortaleza.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent standards for wastewater discharges into Brazilian water bodies, including coastal waters.
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