Overview
ETE PEDRO CAMARA is a secondary treatment plant serving Maranguape, Ceará, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting sanitation for approximately 2,346 residents.
ETE PEDRO CAMARA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Maranguape, within the Fortaleza metropolitan region of Ceará, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,346 people, making it a small-scale treatment operation in the northeastern region of the country. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. As a small agglomeration, it operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment before discharge. The plant's discharge volume is reported at 195.38 units, indicating consistent operation. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain toward the Atlantic coast, approximately 50 km away. The plant plays a role in protecting downstream ecosystems, including rivers and coastal areas, from untreated sewage. Its operation contributes to regional water quality and public health in the Ceará watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean, part of the broader coastal drainage system of northeastern Brazil. The downstream environment includes estuarine and marine habitats that support diverse aquatic life, including fish and crustaceans important for local fisheries. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient loading and pathogen contamination in these sensitive coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PEDRO CAMARA is located in Maranguape, in the state of Ceará, Brazil, within the Fortaleza metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 2,346 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain toward the Atlantic coast, approximately 50 km away.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard regulatory requirements for small agglomerations in Brazil.
Brazil's national environmental standards, enforced by state agencies like those in Ceará, require adequate treatment for all municipal wastewater. Small plants like ETE PEDRO CAMARA must comply with discharge limits to protect water quality.
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