Overview
ETE REASSENTAMENTO PAUPINA is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 1,190 people. It discharges 171.09 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE REASSENTAMENTO PAUPINA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Paupina district of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 1,190 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale under Brazilian environmental regulations. The plant discharges approximately 171.09 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants, and plants of this size are expected to comply with national discharge limits. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage, as the facility is located within 10 km of the coast. The coastal waters near Fortaleza support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza, part of the Brazilian northeast coast. This region features sandy beaches and nearshore habitats that support marine biodiversity, including fish, crustaceans, and sea turtles. The discharge area is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to recreational beaches and fishing grounds, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and protecting public health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Paupina district of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, near Praia do Futuro II, within 10 km of the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 1,190 residents in the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage system, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge volume is about 171 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian effluent standards.
Brazilian wastewater treatment plants must comply with CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. Plants serving small populations like this one are expected to meet secondary treatment requirements and maintain permits issued by state environmental agencies.
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