Overview
ETE RESIDENCIAL INDEPENDENCIA is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 726 people. It discharges 104.37 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE RESIDENCIAL INDEPENDENCIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. It serves a small population of 726 residents in this coastal residential area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most urban wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment near the Atlantic coast. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can affect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect the recreational beaches of Fortaleza and the broader marine environment of the Brazilian northeast.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal zone of Fortaleza, which drains directly into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters include the Praia do Futuro beach area, an important recreational and ecological zone. The coastal ecosystem supports diverse marine life, including fish and crustaceans, and is a key area for local fisheries and tourism. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, on Rua Antônio Pedro Cavalcante.
The plant serves approximately 726 residents in the local residential area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal environment near the Atlantic Ocean, close to the Praia do Futuro beach.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Plants of this scale typically require secondary treatment and discharge permits to protect water quality, especially in coastal areas.
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