Overview
ETE MISSAO VELHA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Missão Velha, Ceará, Brazil, serving approximately 1,307 people. It discharges 75.17 cubic meters of treated effluent, supporting local sanitation.
ETE MISSAO VELHA is a wastewater treatment facility located in Missão Velha, a municipality in the state of Ceará, northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of about 1,307 residents, reflecting its role in a smaller community within the semi-arid region of the Brazilian Nordeste. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions and state environmental laws), secondary treatment is appropriate for communities of this size. The treated effluent likely flows into local streams or rivers that drain into the Jaguaribe River basin, a major watercourse in Ceará that ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for both human use and ecological health, as water resources are limited and sensitive to pollution.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local waterways that are part of the Jaguaribe River basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean near Aracati. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is vital for irrigation and drinking water in a region prone to drought. Protecting water quality in this semi-arid environment is essential to maintain ecological balance and support local communities.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MISSAO VELHA is located in Missão Velha, a municipality in the state of Ceará, northeastern Brazil. The plant serves the local community with secondary wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 1,307 people, making it a small-scale facility designed for a local community in the semi-arid region of Ceará.
The plant discharges 75.17 cubic meters of treated effluent. It likely flows into local streams that are part of the Jaguaribe River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. This level is appropriate for small communities under Brazilian environmental regulations.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is governed by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental laws. For small agglomerations like Missão Velha, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water quality in receiving water bodies, especially in sensitive semi-arid regions.
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