Overview
ETE SAO BENEDITO CE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving São Benedito, Ceará, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 11,344 residents with a discharge volume of 950.83 cubic meters.
ETE SAO BENEDITO CE is a wastewater treatment plant located in São Benedito, a municipality in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 11,344 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards. It is situated in the northeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by a semi-arid climate and seasonal rainfall patterns. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Brazilian regulations (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011) for most inland wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume of 950.83 cubic meters per day indicates its operational scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Parnaíba River basin or smaller coastal basins. The region's water resources are critical for agriculture and human consumption, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems and public health. The plant plays a key role in reducing pollution loads in the semi-arid landscape of Ceará.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean, likely contributing to the Parnaíba River basin or smaller coastal watersheds. The semi-arid region of Ceará experiences water scarcity, so maintaining water quality in receiving water bodies is vital for aquatic life and local communities. The treatment plant helps prevent eutrophication and pathogen contamination in downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SAO BENEDITO CE is located in São Benedito, a municipality in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant is situated in the Pombal neighborhood on Rua Domingos Paiva Filho.
The plant serves approximately 11,344 residents, making it a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility in the region.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory standards for inland discharges.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is generally required for inland discharges to protect water quality. Plants serving populations like São Benedito are subject to state-level environmental licensing and monitoring.
For small to medium agglomerations in Brazil, common secondary treatment processes include activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors followed by post-treatment. The choice depends on local factors such as land availability, climate, and effluent quality requirements.
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