Overview
ETE Praia Grande serves Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco, Brazil, treating wastewater for a small population of 1,619. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, discharging into the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways.
ETE Praia Grande is a wastewater treatment plant located in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, a city in the metropolitan region of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 1,619 people, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader urban area. Brazil's wastewater treatment regulations are guided by federal laws such as the National Environmental Policy (Law 6.938/1981) and CONAMA resolutions, which set standards for effluent quality. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Jaboatão River or nearby coastal drainage systems. This discharge contributes to the nutrient load in coastal waters, affecting local marine ecosystems and requiring careful management to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into the Jaboatão River, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Pernambuco. This coastal zone supports diverse marine life, including coral reefs and mangroves, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective treatment is essential to minimize ecological impacts on these habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Praia Grande is located in the Vila Jardim América neighborhood of Candeias, Jaboatão dos Guararapes, in the metropolitan region of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 1,619 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Jaboatão River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the coast of Pernambuco.
The plant operates under Brazil's federal environmental laws, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards. For small plants, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, common treatment technologies include stabilization ponds, anaerobic reactors, or compact activated sludge systems, designed to meet secondary treatment standards.
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