Overview
ETE RINCAO is a wastewater treatment plant serving Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 19,026 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
ETE RINCAO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mossoró, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 19,026 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE RINCAO operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies. Brazilian regulations require adequate treatment for municipal wastewater, with standards varying by discharge location and receiving water body sensitivity. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that drain toward the Atlantic Ocean. Mossoró is located in the semi-arid region of northeastern Brazil, where water resources are scarce and wastewater treatment plays a critical role in protecting both local ecosystems and downstream water quality. The plant contributes to reducing pollution loads in the region's rivers and coastal areas.
Environmental context
ETE RINCAO is situated in Mossoró, within the Apodi-Mossoró River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near the city of Areia Branca. The region's semi-arid climate means that water bodies have limited dilution capacity, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting aquatic life and downstream coastal ecosystems. The plant helps safeguard the local watershed from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
ETE RINCAO is located in Mossoró, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, in the Northeast Region of Brazil.
ETE RINCAO serves approximately 19,026 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment plant.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Apodi-Mossoró River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE RINCAO operates under federal and state environmental regulations, including standards set by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies.
For plants of this scale in Brazil, secondary treatment is commonly required, often using technologies such as activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors, depending on local conditions and discharge requirements.
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