Overview
ETE Residencial Monte Libano is a secondary treatment plant serving 771 people in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Located near Praia do Futuro, it discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic coastal environment.
ETE Residencial Monte Libano is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 771 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard level for municipal wastewater in Brazil under national regulations. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges approximately 110.83 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily. Brazilian environmental legislation (CONAMA resolutions) sets discharge standards for such facilities, requiring compliance with parameters for BOD, COD, and other pollutants. The plant is located within 10 km of the coast, and its treated effluent likely reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage. The surrounding area includes the Praia do Futuro beach, a popular recreational zone. Proper treatment is essential to protect coastal water quality and marine ecosystems, including coral reefs and fisheries that support local communities.
Environmental context
The plant's treated wastewater discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza's coastline, specifically the Praia do Futuro area. This coastal region supports diverse marine life, including fish and crustaceans, and is important for local tourism and fishing. The nearby Cocó River estuary and mangrove ecosystems also benefit from controlled effluent quality, as untreated discharges could harm sensitive habitats.
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 771 residents in the surrounding area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro, a coastal area in Fortaleza.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
Brazil's CONAMA resolutions set discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities, and plants must comply with effluent quality parameters to protect water bodies.
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