Overview
ETE SAO JOAO DO JAGUARIBE is a secondary treatment plant serving 625 people in São João do Jaguaribe, Ceará, Brazil. It discharges 57.61 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
ETE SAO JOAO DO JAGUARIBE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in São João do Jaguaribe, a municipality in the state of Ceará, northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 625 residents, reflecting the rural character of the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for small communities. With a discharge volume of 57.61 m³/day, the facility operates at a scale appropriate for its service area. Brazilian environmental law mandates that all wastewater treatment facilities comply with effluent quality standards set by the National Environment Council (CONAMA). The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Jaguaribe River basin, one of the most important river systems in Ceará. The Jaguaribe River flows eastward into the Atlantic Ocean near the city of Aracati. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the semi-arid region's aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Jaguaribe River, which flows through the semi-arid Caatinga biome before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Jaguaribe basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water source for agriculture and human consumption in the region. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems, including estuarine areas near the river mouth.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in São João do Jaguaribe, a municipality in the state of Ceará, northeastern Brazil. Its address is on CE-377 highway.
The plant serves approximately 625 people, making it a small-scale facility suited for a rural community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard level required for small communities under Brazilian regulations.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy. Plants of this scale must meet effluent standards for BOD, COD, and other parameters. The plant's secondary treatment aligns with typical requirements for small agglomerations.
The plant protects the Jaguaribe River basin, a vital water resource in Ceará's semi-arid region. By treating wastewater, it prevents contamination of downstream water bodies and supports aquatic life in the Caatinga biome.
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