Overview
ETE REATOR is a secondary treatment plant in Jucás, Ceará, Brazil, serving approximately 6,500 people and discharging 695.16 m³/day of treated wastewater.
ETE REATOR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Jucás, a municipality in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 6,500 people, placing it in the small-agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. It operates secondary treatment, which is the standard level for communities of this size in the region. Brazil's wastewater treatment regulations, established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies, require secondary treatment for most municipal plants. For small agglomerations like Jucás, secondary treatment effectively reduces organic matter and suspended solids, protecting local water quality. The plant's discharge volume of 695.16 m³/day reflects the typical flow for a community of this scale. The treated effluent from ETE REATOR is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Jaguaribe River basin, one of the most important watersheds in Ceará. The Jaguaribe River flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean, supporting agriculture, fisheries, and ecosystems in the semi-arid Northeast region. Proper treatment at plants like ETE REATOR is vital for maintaining water quality in this water-stressed area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jaguaribe River basin, which flows through the semi-arid Caatinga biome to the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for irrigation and human consumption in Ceará. Effective secondary treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems, including estuaries and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
ETE REATOR is located on Rodovia Luís Gonçalves de Oliveira Filho in Jucás, a municipality in the state of Ceará, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 6,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Jaguaribe River basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE REATOR provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal plants in Brazil to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which mandate secondary treatment for communities of this size to protect water quality in the Jaguaribe basin.
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