Overview
ETE PASSARe is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 747 people. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, supporting local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE PASSARe is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 747 residents and operates as part of the city's sanitation network to manage domestic wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazil's national environmental regulations (CONAMA resolutions), secondary treatment is appropriate for small communities to meet basic effluent quality standards before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into the coastal environment near Praia do Futuro, a popular beach area. The plant's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean means its effluent contributes to the local marine ecosystem, where proper treatment helps protect water quality and public health along the coast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza, in the northeastern region of Brazil. The receiving environment includes the Praia do Futuro beach area, which supports recreational activities and marine biodiversity. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient enrichment and pathogen contamination in this sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PASSARe is located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The address is Rua Antônio Pedro Cavalcante, Caça e Pesca, Fortaleza.
The plant provides secondary treatment and discharges approximately 107.38 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. It serves a population of 747 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the coastal environment near Praia do Futuro, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's proximity to the coast requires careful management to protect marine water quality.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is required to meet these standards for organic matter and suspended solids.
For small communities in Brazil, secondary treatment is typical, often using technologies like activated sludge or anaerobic reactors. This level of treatment is sufficient to meet national effluent standards and protect receiving water bodies.
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