Overview
ETE Minerva Olinda is a wastewater treatment plant in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, serving approximately 23,419 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Minerva Olinda is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Dois Unidos neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,419 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permitting by the Pernambuco environmental agency. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean, given Recife's coastal location. The region's aquatic ecosystems include estuaries and mangroves that are sensitive to nutrient loading and require effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in Recife, a coastal city in northeastern Brazil, within the Atlantic drainage basin. Treated wastewater likely enters local rivers or channels that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, potentially affecting nearshore marine habitats. The region's estuarine and mangrove ecosystems are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Minerva Olinda is located in the Dois Unidos neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, in the northeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 23,419 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean, given Recife's coastal location.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental framework, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from the Pernambuco environmental agency.
For medium agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards for biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids, often using activated sludge or similar processes.
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