Overview
ETE RUA NOVA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Cajueiro, Alagoas, Brazil, serving approximately 495 people. It discharges 47.24 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE RUA NOVA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cajueiro, within the state of Alagoas, Brazil. It serves a small population of around 495 residents, reflecting its role as a local facility for a small community in the northeastern region of the country. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that significantly reduces organic matter and suspended solids. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment meets typical regulatory requirements under Brazilian environmental standards, ensuring that the effluent is adequately treated before discharge. The treated wastewater is released into the local environment, contributing to the protection of downstream water bodies. The plant's operation helps safeguard the water quality in the region, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the network of rivers in Alagoas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the broader drainage network of Alagoas, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE RUA NOVA is located in Cajueiro, in the state of Alagoas, Brazil. Its address is Rua Jorge Araújo, Cajueiro, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Atalaia.
The plant serves approximately 495 people, making it a small-scale facility designed for a local community in the Cajueiro area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways. The effluent undergoes secondary treatment before release, which reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants like ETE RUA NOVA operate under federal environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, which set standards for effluent quality and water body protection.
For small communities in Brazil, secondary treatment is common and often sufficient to meet regulatory requirements. This level of treatment effectively reduces biological oxygen demand and pathogens.
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