Overview
ETE SAO GONCALO DO AMARANTE is a wastewater treatment plant serving São Gonçalo do Amarante, Ceará, Brazil. It serves a population of 6,878 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (unit unspecified).
ETE SAO GONCALO DO AMARANTE is a wastewater treatment facility located in São Gonçalo do Amarante, a municipality in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,878 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, in the Northeast Region of Brazil. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the Ministry of Cities. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Ceará River basin or nearby coastal systems. The region's semi-arid climate means water resources are particularly sensitive, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting local water reuse.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Ceará River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza. The receiving water body is likely a small river or stream that flows into the Ceará River estuary, an ecologically important area supporting mangroves and diverse aquatic life. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in São Gonçalo do Amarante, a municipality in the state of Ceará, Brazil. Its address is Rota do Sol Poente, Centro, São Gonçalo do Amarante, in the Northeast Region.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,878 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Ceará River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from Ceará's environmental agency. These set effluent quality standards for parameters like BOD, COD, and nutrients.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, often using technologies like activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors.
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