Overview
ETE Sao Bernardo Fortaleza is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,994 people in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. It discharges 286.82 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually near the coast.
ETE Sao Bernardo Fortaleza is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,994 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the urban infrastructure of Fortaleza, a major coastal city in northeastern Brazil. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. As a small agglomeration, it operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for all wastewater discharges. The plant's annual discharge volume is 286.82 thousand cubic meters, reflecting its modest scale. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal environment near Praia do Futuro, a popular beach area. The receiving waters ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal discharge requires careful management to protect marine water quality and the recreational value of the beaches. The plant plays a role in reducing pollution loads to the coastal zone, supporting both ecological health and tourism in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters near Praia do Futuro, which flows directly into the Atlantic Ocean. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse marine life and serving as an important recreational zone for Fortaleza. The coastal ecosystem includes sandy beaches and nearshore habitats that benefit from reduced pollutant loads from proper wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil, near Praia do Futuro beach.
The plant serves approximately 1,994 people, making it a small-scale facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into coastal waters near Praia do Futuro, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazil's national environmental regulations require adequate treatment for all wastewater discharges. Small plants like this typically operate under state-level permits that mandate compliance with effluent standards.
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