Overview
ETE Maragogi is a secondary treatment plant serving 4,347 people in Maragogi, Alagoas, Brazil. It discharges 350.90 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily near the Atlantic coast.
ETE Maragogi is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Maragogi, a coastal town in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,347 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small agglomeration. Its location in the Northeast Region places it within a tropical coastal environment. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. For a community of this size, secondary treatment aligns with typical Brazilian regulatory expectations under CONAMA resolutions, which mandate adequate treatment before discharge. The plant processes an average daily flow of 350.90 cubic meters, indicating a modest operational scale. Treated effluent from ETE Maragogi is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean via coastal drainage. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) underscores its importance in protecting nearby beaches and marine ecosystems from untreated sewage. Proper treatment helps safeguard water quality for tourism and local biodiversity along the Alagoas coastline.
Environmental context
ETE Maragogi discharges treated wastewater into coastal waters that flow directly into the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding region features sandy beaches and coral reefs, making the marine environment ecologically sensitive. Effective secondary treatment reduces nutrient and pathogen loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and protect marine life in this important tourist area.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Maragogi is located in Maragogi, a coastal municipality in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. The plant serves the urban area of this town in the Northeast Region.
The plant serves approximately 4,347 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local coastal waters, which ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean. Its proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means the discharge directly influences marine water quality.
ETE Maragogi provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. This level meets standard requirements for small communities under Brazilian environmental regulations.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typical, and discharge permits are issued to ensure compliance with water quality standards, protecting coastal ecosystems.
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