Overview
ETE Marcos Freire Jaboatão dos Guararapes is a wastewater treatment plant in Pernambuco, Brazil, serving approximately 4,704 people. It is located in the metropolitan region of Recife, within 50 km of the coast.
ETE Marcos Freire Jaboatão dos Guararapes is a wastewater treatment plant situated in the Marcos Freire neighborhood of Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 4,704 residents within the Recife metropolitan area, a densely populated coastal region in northeastern Brazil. As a small-scale treatment facility, the plant is subject to Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for municipal wastewater. Plants of this size typically employ secondary treatment to meet discharge standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit, indicating its scale. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast. The region's aquatic ecosystems, including estuaries and mangroves, are ecologically sensitive and benefit from proper wastewater management to prevent nutrient pollution and protect biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Recife metropolitan region, within the coastal drainage basin of northeastern Brazil. Treated wastewater from the plant likely flows into local rivers or streams that empty into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects sensitive estuarine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Marcos Freire neighborhood of Jaboatão dos Guararapes, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. It is part of the Recife metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 4,704 people in the local community.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, given the plant's coastal proximity.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental laws, which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge. Small agglomerations like this typically require secondary treatment to protect water quality.
For small communities in Brazil, common treatment technologies include stabilization ponds, anaerobic reactors, or activated sludge systems, often providing secondary treatment to meet regulatory standards.
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