Overview
ETE Rio Corrente is a wastewater treatment plant serving 6,648 people in Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Rio Corrente is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Rio Corrente neighborhood of Petrolina, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,648 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility within the urban infrastructure of Petrolina. As a plant in Brazil, ETE Rio Corrente is subject to the country's environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the São Francisco River, one of Brazil's most important waterways. The São Francisco River supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture, industry, and communities downstream, making proper treatment essential for protecting this vital resource.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Corrente, a tributary of the São Francisco River, which flows through the semi-arid Caatinga biome before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The São Francisco River is a critical water source for northeastern Brazil, supporting irrigation, hydroelectric power, and biodiversity. Proper wastewater treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Rio Corrente is located in the Rio Corrente neighborhood of Petrolina, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 6,648 residents in the Petrolina area.
The plant discharges into the Rio Corrente, which flows into the São Francisco River, a major waterway in northeastern Brazil.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants. Facilities of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment to meet these standards.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard to comply with national discharge limits. Common technologies include activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors.
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