Overview
ETE MARIA GORETE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 601 people. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, supporting local sanitation.
ETE MARIA GORETE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 601 residents, contributing to the city's sanitation infrastructure in the northeastern coastal region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most urban wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological oxidation and sedimentation to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is released into the local environment near the Atlantic coast, within 10 km of the shoreline. This coastal discharge is managed to protect the recreational and ecological value of Fortaleza's beaches, such as Praia do Futuro, and the broader marine ecosystem of the South Atlantic Ocean.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the South Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza, a region known for its sandy beaches and marine biodiversity. The receiving environment supports fisheries and tourism, making effective treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and pathogen contamination. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and protect downstream coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MARIA GORETE is located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 601 people in the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal environment near the Atlantic Ocean, within 10 km of the shoreline.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required by Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water quality and public health.
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