Overview
ETE Residencial Frederico Maia Nobre is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Quebrangulo, Alagoas, Brazil, serving 668 people with a discharge volume of 64.93 (unit unspecified).
ETE Residencial Frederico Maia Nobre is a wastewater treatment plant located in Quebrangulo, in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. It serves a small population of 668 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small urban community within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Palmeira dos Índios. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national environmental standards (CONAMA resolutions) and state-level permits. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typical and meets basic sanitation requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The region is part of the Atlantic Forest biome, which is ecologically sensitive and supports diverse aquatic life. The plant helps reduce pollution loads in the local watershed, ultimately draining into the Atlantic Ocean via the São Francisco River basin or nearby coastal systems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's major river systems. The downstream environment includes the Atlantic Forest, a biodiversity hotspot, and the river eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient and organic pollution, protecting aquatic habitats and water quality in this ecologically important region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on AL-210 in Quebrangulo, in the state of Alagoas, Brazil, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Palmeira dos Índios.
The plant serves approximately 668 people, indicating it is a small-scale facility serving a local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, likely streams that feed into the São Francisco River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard sanitation requirements for small communities in Brazil.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants operate under CONAMA resolutions and state environmental permits. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typical and aligns with national goals for water quality and public health.
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