Overview
ETE Lingua de Cobra is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving about 5,453 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, supporting local sanitation.
ETE Lingua de Cobra is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 5,453 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the urban infrastructure of one of Brazil's largest metropolitan areas. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required for municipal wastewater under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions). Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal environment near Praia do Futuro, a popular beach area. The plant's location within 10 km of the coast means its discharge can affect local marine water quality. Proper treatment is essential to protect the recreational waters and the diverse marine ecosystem along the Ceará coastline.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza's coastline, specifically in the Praia do Futuro region. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The discharge point is near sensitive beach ecosystems, where nutrient and pathogen control is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect public health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Lingua de Cobra is located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. Its address is Rua Antônio Pedro Cavalcante, Caça e Pesca, Fortaleza.
The plant serves approximately 5,453 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility in Fortaleza.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal environment near Praia do Futuro, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge is subject to Brazilian environmental standards for effluent quality.
ETE Lingua de Cobra provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. Secondary treatment is the minimum required for municipal wastewater in most areas.
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