Overview
ETE Residencial Jardim de Messejana is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 747 people. It discharges 107.38 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Residencial Jardim de Messejana is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. It serves a small population of 747 residents in the residential area of Jardim de Messejana. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater discharges. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations in Brazil. With a discharge volume of 107.38 m³/day, it manages the domestic wastewater from the local community. Brazilian regulatory frameworks, such as CONAMA resolutions, set effluent quality standards for treated wastewater to protect receiving water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal environment near Praia do Futuro, a popular beach area. The plant's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean means its discharge can affect local marine water quality. The surrounding region includes the Cocó River basin, which drains into the Atlantic, supporting diverse aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater near Praia do Futuro, a coastal area in Fortaleza that drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The local watershed includes the Cocó River estuary, which supports mangrove ecosystems and diverse aquatic species. The discharge point is within 10 km of the coast, making marine water quality a key environmental consideration.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rua Antônio Pedro Cavalcante, in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 747 residents in the Jardim de Messejana residential area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal environment near Praia do Futuro, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater discharges.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which set effluent quality standards to protect water resources and public health.
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