ETE MURIBECA Wastewater Treatment Plant - Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco, Brazil

ETE MURIBECA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Muribeca district of Jaboatão dos Guararapes, within the Recife metropolitan region of Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,138 residents, placing it in the small-scale agglomeration category. As a Brazilian facility, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies, which set discharge standards and treatment requirements. For small communities, primary or secondary treatment is typically mandated, with effluent quality monitored to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the local river network, contributing to the coastal ecosystem of northeastern Brazil. The region's tropical climate and proximity to the coast make proper wastewater management critical for preserving water quality and marine habitats.

The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows to the Atlantic Ocean near Recife. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life, including mangroves and estuarine habitats that are ecologically sensitive. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream marine ecosystems.