Overview
ETE LAJES is a secondary treatment plant serving Lajes, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 6,022 people and discharges 475.00 cubic meters per day.
ETE LAJES is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Lajes, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,022 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category. It operates as part of the regional sanitation infrastructure for the Região Geográfica Imediata de Açu. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For a plant of this scale in Brazil, secondary treatment meets the requirements of national regulations, which follow guidelines similar to international standards. The plant has a reported discharge volume of 475.00 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Piranhas-Açu river basin. The region is semi-arid, making water quality management important for local ecosystems and downstream water users. The plant's operation helps protect the receiving water bodies from untreated sewage pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piranhas-Açu river basin, which flows through the semi-arid Caatinga biome before reaching the Atlantic Ocean near the city of Macau. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and fishing. The secondary treatment provided by ETE LAJES reduces organic pollution, helping to maintain water quality in the downstream river and coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
ETE LAJES is located in Lajes, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The full address is Rua Ricardo Benedito de Almeida, Centro, Lajes.
The plant serves approximately 6,022 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which is part of the Piranhas-Açu river basin. This river system flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE LAJES provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required for municipal wastewater in Brazil. This level removes organic matter and suspended solids.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, such as CONAMA. Secondary treatment is typically required for urban areas to meet discharge standards and protect water resources.
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