Overview
ETE OCARA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Ocara, Ceará, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 1,817 residents and discharges 156.10 units of treated effluent.
ETE OCARA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ocara, a city in the state of Ceará, Brazil. Serving a population of about 1,817, it is a small-scale facility that plays a key role in local sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges a treated effluent volume of 156.10 units, reflecting its operational scale. The treated effluent is released into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal drainage system of northeastern Brazil. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed of Ocara, which is part of the broader drainage system flowing toward the Atlantic coast of Ceará. This region features seasonal rivers and streams that support diverse aquatic life and are important for local communities. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollution, helping to maintain water quality in downstream water bodies and the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
ETE OCARA is located in Ocara, a city in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant's address is Rua Simão Lopes, in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Redenção-Acarape.
The plant serves approximately 1,817 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
ETE OCARA provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by federal laws such as the National Environmental Policy and CONAMA resolutions. Secondary treatment is the standard requirement for communities of this size, ensuring compliance with effluent quality standards.
The plant helps protect local water bodies and the downstream coastal environment by reducing pollution loads. Its operation supports the ecological health of the region's rivers and the Atlantic coastal zone.
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