Overview
ETE SAO GONCALO TIANGUA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Tianguá, Ceará, Brazil, serving approximately 19,893 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE SAO GONCALO TIANGUA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tianguá, a city in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 19,893, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian sanitation infrastructure. It is situated in the northeastern region of Brazil, an area characterized by a semi-arid climate and seasonal rainfall patterns. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, the plant is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other federal regulations that set effluent discharge standards. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids limits. It is expected to comply with national standards for municipal wastewater. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Parnaíba River basin or smaller coastal basins. The surrounding region includes the Ibiapaba mountain range, which supports diverse ecosystems. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic life in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters a tributary of the Parnaíba River or a smaller coastal river system, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The region's semi-arid climate means water resources are limited, making effluent quality critical for maintaining aquatic habitats and supporting local communities. The downstream environment includes seasonal wetlands and riparian zones that provide habitat for fish and migratory birds.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avenida Tabelião Luiz Nogueira Lima in Tianguá, a city in the state of Ceará, Brazil. It serves the urban area of Tianguá and surrounding communities.
The plant serves approximately 19,893 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility in Brazil.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean. The region's drainage is part of the Parnaíba River basin or smaller coastal basins.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants. State-level environmental agencies in Ceará also enforce compliance.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, typically involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds. This reduces organic matter and suspended solids to meet regulatory limits.
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