Overview
ETE NOSSA SRA DO o is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Ipojuca, Pernambuco, Brazil, serving approximately 7,228 people. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, supporting local water quality.
ETE NOSSA SRA DO o is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the district of Nossa Senhora do Ó, within the city of Ipojuca, Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 7,228 people, placing it in the small-agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) for most inland and coastal discharges. With a reported discharge volume of 549.91 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), the facility operates under the oversight of state environmental agencies, such as CPRH in Pernambuco, which issue operating permits and monitor compliance. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain toward the Atlantic Ocean, given the plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km). This coastal setting necessitates careful management to protect downstream ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries that support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Pernambuco, with effluent eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The region features sensitive mangrove ecosystems and estuaries that serve as nursery habitats for fish and crustaceans. Proper secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting these ecologically important areas from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the district of Nossa Senhora do Ó, in the city of Ipojuca, Pernambuco, Brazil, near the coast.
The plant serves approximately 7,228 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment before discharging effluent into local water bodies that drain to the Atlantic Ocean, given its coastal proximity.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from CPRH (Pernambuco's environmental agency), which set effluent standards for secondary treatment and coastal discharge.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds, as required by CONAMA for most discharges.
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