Overview
ETE Parque Santa Rosa is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving a small population of 305. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, contributing to local sanitation.
ETE Parque Santa Rosa is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. It serves a small population of 305 people and operates at a secondary treatment level, which is typical for smaller communities in the region. The plant discharges approximately 43.89 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily. As a coastal facility within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean, it plays a role in protecting the marine environment from untreated sewage. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA resolutions, set standards for effluent quality to safeguard water resources. The treated effluent likely reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage, impacting the coastal ecosystem of Praia do Futuro. This area supports marine biodiversity and is important for local recreation and fishing. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, preserving water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near Praia do Futuro, a coastal area in Fortaleza that drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The local watershed includes small streams that flow to the sea, supporting a diverse marine ecosystem. Discharge from the plant must meet Brazilian water quality standards to minimize impacts on coastal waters, which are used for recreation and support fish populations.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Parque Santa Rosa is located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil, near Praia do Futuro.
The plant serves a small population of 305 people, typical of a local community treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local drainage system, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for most wastewater discharges to protect water quality.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants must comply with CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. Secondary treatment is typically required for inland and coastal discharges to reduce organic matter and pathogens.
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