Overview
ETE Marcos Freire Fortaleza is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving approximately 3,100 people. It discharges treated wastewater near the coast, supporting local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE Marcos Freire Fortaleza is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 3,100 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard for smaller agglomerations under Brazilian regulations. Brazil's wastewater treatment framework, guided by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies, requires secondary treatment for most urban effluents. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment effectively reduces organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's discharge volume is approximately 446 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is released into the coastal environment near Praia do Futuro, an important recreational and ecological area. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local marine ecosystem by reducing pollutant loads before discharge, contributing to the overall water quality of the Atlantic Ocean along the Ceará coast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza, specifically in the vicinity of Praia do Futuro. This area supports diverse marine life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. The coastal ecosystem is sensitive to nutrient inputs, and secondary treatment helps mitigate eutrophication risks. The plant's location within 10 km of the coast underscores the need for effective treatment to protect nearshore water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rua Antônio Pedro Cavalcante, in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood, Praia do Futuro II, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 3,100 people in the Fortaleza region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into coastal waters near Praia do Futuro, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement under Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater of this scale.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which mandate secondary treatment for municipal effluents to protect water quality.
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