Overview
ETE MORENO is a wastewater treatment plant serving the city of Moreno, Pernambuco, Brazil. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 7,628.
ETE MORENO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Moreno, Pernambuco, Brazil, within the Recife Metropolitan Region. It serves a population of 7,628, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants of this scale are typically regulated by state environmental agencies and must comply with CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent standards for organic matter and pathogens. It is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. The treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Capibaribe River or nearby coastal systems. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and recreation. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and public health in the densely populated Recife area.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Recife Metropolitan Region, an area with a dense network of rivers and canals that flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The nearest major river is the Capibaribe, which passes through Recife and supports mangroves and estuarine habitats. Downstream, the waters enter the Atlantic, where coastal ecosystems such as coral reefs and seagrass beds are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MORENO is located in Moreno, Pernambuco, Brazil, within the Recife Metropolitan Region. Its address is Estrada para o Engenho Calixto, Alto da Maternidade.
ETE MORENO serves a population of 7,628 people in the city of Moreno and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent from ETE MORENO likely discharges into local water bodies that are part of the Capibaribe River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Recife.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Plants of this scale must meet effluent standards for BOD, COD, and pathogens to protect receiving water bodies.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, typical treatment includes secondary processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, which reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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