Overview
ETE Lagoinha Paraipaba Lagoinha Distrito is a wastewater treatment plant in Paraipaba, Ceará, Brazil, serving approximately 5,954 people. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meters per second.
ETE Lagoinha Paraipaba Lagoinha Distrito is a wastewater treatment plant located in the district of Lagoinha, in the municipality of Paraipaba, Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,954 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Brazilian wastewater regulations. Brazil's wastewater treatment framework is governed by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 cubic meters per second, indicating its intended throughput. The plant is situated within 50 kilometers of the Atlantic coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries, are sensitive to nutrient loading, making effective treatment important for protecting downstream aquatic life and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the coastal zone of Ceará, within the drainage basin that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving water bodies likely include small rivers and streams that eventually reach the coast, supporting diverse aquatic habitats. The region's coastal ecosystems, such as mangroves and estuaries, are ecologically sensitive and rely on good water quality to sustain fish, crustaceans, and migratory bird populations.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the district of Lagoinha, in the municipality of Paraipaba, state of Ceará, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 5,954 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, as the plant is within 50 kilometers of the coast.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge, in line with CONAMA standards.
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