Overview
ETE Lagoa Redonda is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 776 people. It discharges 111.61 units of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Lagoa Redonda is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. It serves a small population of 776 residents, reflecting its role in the local sanitation infrastructure of the metropolitan region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. As a facility in Brazil, it operates under the national environmental regulations overseen by agencies such as the Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente (CONAMA), which sets discharge standards for treated effluent. Located near Praia do Futuro, the plant's discharge enters the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local recreation and fishing. Proper treatment helps protect water quality and ecosystem health along the Ceará coastline.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza's coastline. The receiving waters are part of the South Atlantic marine ecosystem, which supports coral reefs, mangroves, and migratory species. The plant's proximity to the coast necessitates effective treatment to minimize nutrient and pathogen impacts on nearshore habitats and recreational beaches.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Lagoa Redonda is located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, near Praia do Futuro.
The plant serves a population of 776 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Fortaleza.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards set by CONAMA, which establish effluent quality requirements for discharges to protect water resources and public health.
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