Overview
ETE Residencial Maria Alves Carioca is a secondary treatment plant serving 705 people in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. It discharges 101.36 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Residencial Maria Alves Carioca is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 705 residents in this coastal residential area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA) for most urban wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges approximately 101.36 m³/day of treated effluent. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment near the Atlantic coast. Fortaleza's coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for tourism and fishing. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region's beaches and nearshore ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro, a popular beach in Fortaleza. The area is part of the Brazilian coastal zone, which supports mangroves, seagrass beds, and coral reefs. Effluent from the plant contributes to the nutrient load in nearshore waters, making secondary treatment essential to minimize eutrophication risks and protect marine biodiversity.
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 approximately 705 residents in the surrounding residential area of Fortaleza.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro, a major beach in Fortaleza.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations (CONAMA) for urban wastewater to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
Small plants like this one operate under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent standards for discharge into water bodies. Plants serving fewer than 10,000 people are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards.
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