Overview
ETE PAUPINA is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 1,817 people. It discharges 261.31 units of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE PAUPINA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the São Bento neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Serving a population of 1,817, it is a small-scale facility within the urban infrastructure of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará state in the Northeast Region of Brazil. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for municipal wastewater. The plant's discharge volume of 261.31 units indicates its operational scale. As a small agglomeration, it meets the basic treatment requirements for protecting public health and the environment. Located near the Atlantic coast, the plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local drainage systems that flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal environment of Fortaleza includes estuaries and mangroves that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the region's marine ecosystems and recreational waters.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in Fortaleza, a coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean. Its treated wastewater likely enters local watercourses that drain into the Atlantic, affecting nearshore marine habitats. The coastal zone supports mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs, which are sensitive to nutrient loading and pollutants. Effective secondary treatment helps mitigate eutrophication risks and protects the ecological health of the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PAUPINA is located in the São Bento neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, at Rua Graças.
The plant serves a population of 1,817 people in the Fortaleza area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local drainage systems that ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast.
ETE PAUPINA provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for municipal wastewater under Brazilian environmental regulations.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants operate under CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is typically required for urban areas to protect water quality and public health.
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