Overview
ETE PEQUENO MONDUBIM is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,693 people in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed near the Atlantic coast.
ETE PEQUENO MONDUBIM is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Mondubim neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 2,693 and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level for municipal wastewater in Brazil under national regulations. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in managing local sewage in this densely populated urban area. The plant's treatment process is secondary, meaning it uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume of 387.29 cubic meters per day indicates its operational scale. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with standards set by CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Agency (ANA). The treated effluent from ETE PEQUENO MONDUBIM is discharged into the local drainage system, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal watershed of Fortaleza. The plant is located within 10 km of the coast, making its discharge potentially influential on nearshore water quality. The region's semi-arid climate and rapid urbanization underscore the importance of effective wastewater management to protect both public health and coastal ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that feeds into the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza. The coastal waters of Ceará support diverse marine life, including coral reefs and mangroves, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution and pathogens. Proper secondary treatment helps reduce the ecological impact on these nearshore habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PEQUENO MONDUBIM is located in the Mondubim neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. Its address is Calçadão da Lagoa do Catão, Mondubim, Fortaleza.
The plant serves a population of 2,693 people in the Mondubim area of Fortaleza.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage system, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal watershed of Fortaleza.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory standards for municipal wastewater.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal and state environmental agencies under CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Agency (ANA). Secondary treatment is the standard for municipal plants, and permits are issued by state environmental authorities.
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