Overview
ETE Parnaiba is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Parnaiba, Piaui, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 34,130 people in the Northeast region.
ETE Parnaiba is a wastewater treatment plant located in Parnaiba, a city in the state of Piaui, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 34,130 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. It is situated in the Tabuleiro neighborhood, within the Regiao Geografica Imediata de Parnaiba. As a municipal facility, ETE Parnaiba operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require appropriate treatment for wastewater before discharge. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment to meet effluent standards. The treated effluent from ETE Parnaiba likely discharges into a local water body that drains into the Parnaiba River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's coastal environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper wastewater treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and public health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters a tributary of the Parnaiba River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the city of Parnaiba. The coastal zone includes mangrove ecosystems and estuaries that support diverse marine life, including fish and crustaceans important for local livelihoods. Effective treatment reduces nutrient and pathogen loads, safeguarding water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Parnaiba is located in the Tabuleiro neighborhood of Parnaiba, in the state of Piaui, Brazil. Its address is Rua Capuchu, Tabuleiro, Parnaiba, Regiao Geografica Imediata de Parnaiba.
The plant serves approximately 34,130 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local water body that flows into the Parnaiba River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's discharge helps maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent standards. Plants serving populations over 20,000 typically require secondary treatment to meet these standards.
For agglomerations of this size, Brazilian regulations generally mandate secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids. Common processes include activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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