Overview
ETE Morada Nova is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 708 people in Morada Nova, Ceará, Brazil. It discharges 61.12 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
ETE Morada Nova is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Morada Nova, a city in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 708 residents, reflecting its role in a smaller urban agglomeration within the semi-arid Nordeste region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage that removes organic matter and suspended solids. As a small-scale facility in Brazil, it operates under the national regulatory framework for basic sanitation, which includes compliance with CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 for effluent discharge standards. The plant's discharge volume is 61.12 cubic meters per day. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Jaguaribe River basin, a major river system in Ceará that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for sustaining local aquatic ecosystems and supporting downstream water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jaguaribe River basin, which flows eastward through Ceará and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water source for agriculture and human consumption in the region. The semi-arid climate means that maintaining water quality is essential for ecological balance and public health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Morada Nova is located in the city of Morada Nova, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. It serves the local urban area.
The plant serves a population of 708 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Jaguaribe River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian effluent standards.
The plant operates under Brazil's national sanitation regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Small plants like this are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards.
Nearby plants