Overview
ETE Santa Quitéria MA serves 1,279 people in Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, Brazil. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations for small agglomerations.
ETE Santa Quitéria MA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, a municipality in the state of Maranhão, northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,279 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment framework is governed by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies. For small agglomerations like Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, treatment standards typically require at least secondary treatment to protect receiving water bodies, with oversight from the state environmental authority. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Parnaíba River basin or coastal Atlantic drainages. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse freshwater species and are important for local livelihoods, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Environmental context
The plant is situated inland in the Parnaíba River basin, which flows northward into the Atlantic Ocean via the Parnaíba Delta, a region of ecological significance. The local watershed supports seasonal wetlands and gallery forests that provide habitat for fish, birds, and other wildlife. Downstream environments depend on adequate treatment to prevent nutrient loading and maintain dissolved oxygen levels.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Santa Quitéria MA is located in Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, a municipality in the state of Maranhão, northeastern Brazil.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,279 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Parnaíba River basin, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which require at least secondary treatment for small agglomerations.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, typical treatment includes secondary processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, designed to reduce organic load and pathogens before discharge.
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