Overview
ETE PALMACIA is a secondary treatment plant in Palmácia, Ceará, Brazil, serving approximately 1,587 people. It discharges 108.55 cubic meters of treated wastewater, supporting local sanitation in the Região Nordeste.
ETE PALMACIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Palmácia, a municipality in the state of Ceará, Brazil, within the Região Nordeste. The plant serves a population of about 1,587 residents, reflecting its role in small-scale municipal sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for communities of this size in Brazil. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, set effluent quality standards for treated wastewater, ensuring environmental protection. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the region, which is part of the larger drainage network flowing toward the Atlantic Ocean. Proper treatment is essential for safeguarding public health and the environment in this semi-arid region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the drainage basin flowing toward the Atlantic coast of northeastern Brazil. The region's semi-arid climate makes water resources particularly sensitive to pollution, and the plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream aquatic life and water quality. The receiving water bodies support local biodiversity and are important for communities relying on these resources.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PALMACIA is located on Rodovia Senador Carlos Jereissati, Volta do Rio, in Palmácia, Ceará, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 1,587 people in the Palmácia area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, which are part of the drainage network flowing toward the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE PALMACIA provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
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