Overview
ETE PENDENCIAS is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Pendências, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. It serves a population of 1,918 and discharges 148.41 cubic meters of treated effluent.
ETE PENDENCIAS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pendências, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of approximately 1,918 residents, reflecting its role in a modest urban agglomeration 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. Secondary treatment aligns with typical requirements for small communities under Brazilian environmental regulations, such as CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Piranhas-Açu river basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and agriculture, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Piranhas-Açu river basin, which flows through the semi-arid Caatinga region of northeastern Brazil before reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Macau. The downstream environment includes estuarine and coastal habitats that support mangroves, fish, and migratory birds. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects these ecologically sensitive areas.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PENDENCIAS is located in Pendências, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The plant serves the local municipal area.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,918 people, making it a small-scale facility for a modest community.
ETE PENDENCIAS provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Brazilian wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For small communities, secondary treatment is commonly required to meet discharge standards and protect water quality.
The plant discharges into the Piranhas-Açu river basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. Effective treatment helps preserve water quality in this semi-arid region, supporting local ecosystems and downstream uses.
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