Overview
ETE MONTEIRO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Monteiro, Paraíba, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 13,857 and operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE MONTEIRO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Monteiro, within the state of Paraíba, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 13,857, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. As part of Brazil's wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in managing municipal sewage for the local community. The plant operates under Brazil's regulatory framework, which includes the National Water Resources Policy and CONAMA resolutions that set discharge standards. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and protect water quality. The facility is expected to meet national effluent standards. The treated effluent from ETE MONTEIRO is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the broader drainage system of the Paraíba River basin. This basin ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along the way. Proper treatment at this plant helps safeguard downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraíba River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater and estuarine habitats, including riparian zones and coastal mangroves. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect aquatic biodiversity in this semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MONTEIRO is located in Monteiro, in the state of Paraíba, Brazil. It serves the municipal wastewater needs of the local population.
ETE MONTEIRO serves approximately 13,857 people, classifying it as a medium-sized wastewater treatment plant in Brazil.
The treated effluent from ETE MONTEIRO is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraíba River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE MONTEIRO operates under Brazil's national water quality standards, including CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy, which set effluent limits to protect water bodies.
For agglomerations of this size, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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