Overview
ETE Residencial Theodoro Castro is a secondary treatment plant serving 705 people in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. It discharges 101.36 m³/day of treated wastewater near Praia do Futuro II, within 10 km of the Atlantic coast.
ETE Residencial Theodoro Castro is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. It serves a small population of 705 residents in the Praia do Futuro II area, a coastal region known for its beaches and tourism. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal waters. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in Brazil, reducing organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. With a daily flow of 101.36 m³, it manages local domestic wastewater. Brazil's regulatory framework, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits, governs such facilities to protect water quality and public health. The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage, given the plant's proximity to the coast. This coastal discharge must comply with stringent standards to safeguard marine ecosystems, including the nearby Praia do Futuro, a popular recreational area. The plant plays a key role in preventing untreated sewage from reaching the ocean, supporting local water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean near Praia do Futuro, a coastal area in northeastern Brazil. The receiving waters are part of a dynamic marine environment that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and sea turtles. The plant's location within 10 km of the coast means its effluent can directly impact nearshore water quality, making effective treatment essential for protecting recreational beaches and marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rua Antônio Pedro Cavalcante, in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood, Praia do Futuro II, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 705 residents in the Praia do Futuro II area of Fortaleza.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage, as the plant is located within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian standards for coastal discharge.
The plant operates under Brazil's environmental framework, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits, which mandate treatment for discharges to sensitive coastal waters to protect marine ecosystems.
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