Overview
ETE Roda de Fogo_Engenho do Meio is a wastewater treatment plant serving Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 33,784 people and is located within 50 km of the coast.
ETE Roda de Fogo_Engenho do Meio is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Torrões neighborhood of Recife, the capital of Pernambuco state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 33,784 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. Recife is a major urban center in the Nordeste region, characterized by a tropical climate and dense population. Brazil's wastewater treatment regulations are established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the Ministry of Cities, with oversight often delegated to state environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The facility operates within the broader context of Recife's sanitation infrastructure, which has been undergoing modernization to improve coverage and treatment efficiency. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the region's complex network of rivers and estuaries. Recife is situated in the Capibaribe River basin, which flows through the city and into the Atlantic. The coastal environment includes mangroves and estuarine habitats that are ecologically sensitive and support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Capibaribe River basin, which flows through Recife and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment includes mangrove forests and estuarine areas that provide critical habitat for fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. These ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient loading and require effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Torrões neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, at Rua Índio Catupiri.
The plant serves approximately 33,784 people in the Recife metropolitan area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Capibaribe River basin, which flows through Recife and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations set by CONAMA, with state-level oversight from the Pernambuco environmental agency. Plants serving over 30,000 people typically require secondary treatment to meet discharge standards.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard to comply with CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for organic matter and suspended solids.
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