Overview
ETE Pedras de Fogo is a secondary-level wastewater treatment plant serving the city of Pedras de Fogo, Paraiba, Brazil. It treats municipal wastewater for a population of approximately 1,969 people.
ETE Pedras de Fogo is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pedras de Fogo, a city in the state of Paraiba, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 1,969 residents, providing secondary-level treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated in the Northeast region of Brazil, within the metropolitan area of Joao Pessoa. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater. With a discharge volume of 245.40 cubic meters per day, the facility treats wastewater to a standard that reduces organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treatment process is designed to meet the requirements set by Brazilian environmental authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the region's water resources. The plant plays a role in safeguarding the watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. By providing secondary treatment, ETE Pedras de Fogo helps reduce pollution loads and supports the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that flow through the Paraiba region, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local communities. Effective treatment helps minimize nutrient and pathogen loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Pedras de Fogo is located in the city of Pedras de Fogo, in the state of Paraiba, Brazil. It is situated in the Northeast region, within the metropolitan area of Joao Pessoa.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,969 people, providing secondary-level wastewater treatment for the local community.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that flow through the Paraiba region, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's discharge volume is 245.40 cubic meters per day.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge. Secondary treatment is required for urban wastewater to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
For small agglomerations like Pedras de Fogo, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under Brazilian regulations. This level of treatment effectively reduces pollutants before discharge, protecting water quality.
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