Overview
ETE LAGOA SECA PB is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Lagoa Seca, Paraíba, Brazil. It treats municipal wastewater for approximately 6,375 residents, discharging 849.16 cubic meters daily.
ETE LAGOA SECA PB is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lagoa Seca, a city in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,375 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. It is situated along Rodovia Agricultor Francisco de Assis Gondim in the Floriano neighborhood, within the Campina Grande metropolitan area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required for urban wastewater under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Basic Sanitation Plan). Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent from ETE LAGOA SECA PB is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraíba do Sul River basin, an important hydrological system in northeastern Brazil. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for downstream communities and ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect the local watershed from nutrient pollution and supports the ecological health of receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraíba do Sul River basin, which flows through the semi-arid region of Paraíba state before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a vital water resource for agriculture and human consumption in the region. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
ETE LAGOA SECA PB is located on Rodovia Agricultor Francisco de Assis Gondim in the Floriano neighborhood of Lagoa Seca, Paraíba, Brazil, within the Campina Grande metropolitan area.
The plant serves approximately 6,375 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraíba do Sul River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for urban wastewater under Brazilian regulations, effectively reducing organic pollutants and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Basic Sanitation Plan, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water resources and public health.
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