Overview
ETE Novo Renascer is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 641 people. It discharges 92.12 units of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Novo Renascer is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. It serves a small population of 641 residents as part of the city's municipal sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for reducing organic matter and suspended solids. As a facility in Brazil, it operates under the national environmental regulations set by CONAMA (Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente) and is subject to state-level licensing by the Ceará environmental agency. Situated near the Atlantic coast, the plant's treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Praia do Futuro region. This area is part of the broader marine ecosystem of northeastern Brazil, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro, a popular beach in Fortaleza. The coastal waters are part of the tropical South Atlantic, supporting coral reefs, mangroves, and migratory species. The discharge contributes to local nutrient loads, which can affect water quality and marine biodiversity in the nearshore zone.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Novo Renascer is located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. Its address is Rua Antônio Pedro Cavalcante, Caça e Pesca.
The plant serves a population of 641 people, making it a small-scale facility within Fortaleza's wastewater system.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro, a coastal area in Fortaleza. The discharge is subject to Brazilian environmental standards for marine outfalls.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard level required for most municipal plants in Brazil.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental framework, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level licensing by the Ceará environmental agency. Small plants like this must comply with effluent quality standards for coastal discharge.
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