Overview
ETE Residencial Geraldo Passos is a secondary treatment plant serving 668 people in Quebrangulo, Alagoas, Brazil. It discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies, supporting sanitation in the region.
ETE Residencial Geraldo Passos is a wastewater treatment plant located in Quebrangulo, in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 668 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated along AL-205, within the immediate geographic region of Palmeira dos Índios. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its small scale. In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by national standards such as CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge limits for organic matter and nutrients. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet environmental requirements and protect receiving water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that drain into the broader watershed of the São Francisco River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This plant plays a key role in reducing pollution in the region, safeguarding water quality for downstream communities and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that flow into the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. The São Francisco River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient loading, protecting downstream habitats and water quality in the semi-arid region of Alagoas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on AL-205 in Quebrangulo, in the state of Alagoas, Brazil, within the immediate geographic region of Palmeira dos Índios.
The plant serves a population of 668 residents, providing secondary wastewater treatment for the local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the São Francisco River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory standards for small communities.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is standard to comply with discharge limits and protect water quality in the São Francisco basin.
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