Overview
ETE Novo Oriente is a wastewater treatment plant serving Novo Oriente, Ceará, Brazil. It serves a population of 6,725 and operates under Brazilian environmental regulations.
ETE Novo Oriente is a wastewater treatment plant located in Novo Oriente, a municipality in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,725 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. Brazilian wastewater treatment plants are regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. The plant's designed capacity is not disclosed, but it operates to meet local discharge standards. The treated effluent from ETE Novo Oriente is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Poti River basin, which flows into the Parnaíba River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the semi-arid Caatinga biome.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Poti River basin, which flows into the Parnaíba River and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The region is characterized by a semi-arid climate and the Caatinga biome, where water resources are scarce and sensitive to pollution. Proper treatment helps protect aquatic life and supports downstream communities that rely on these water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Novo Oriente is located in Novo Oriente, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The address is Estrada Alto dos Antonios, in the immediate geographic region of Crateús.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,725 residents in Novo Oriente and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Poti River basin, which flows into the Parnaíba River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from Ceará's environmental agency. These set standards for effluent quality and discharge.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, common treatment technologies include stabilization ponds, anaerobic reactors, or compact systems. These are designed to meet secondary treatment standards as required by national regulations.
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