Overview
ETE Sao Miguel Fortaleza is a secondary treatment plant serving 5,042 people in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. It discharges 725.12 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE Sao Miguel Fortaleza is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 5,042 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. The plant is situated near Praia do Futuro II, a coastal area in the northeastern region of the country. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by Brazilian regulations (CONAMA 430/2011) for most inland and coastal discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal waters of Fortaleza. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge directly influences the marine environment, including the nearby Praia do Futuro beaches. This area supports local fisheries and tourism, making proper treatment essential for protecting water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza's coastline, specifically in the vicinity of Praia do Futuro. This coastal zone is part of the broader Brazilian northeastern marine ecosystem, which supports diverse aquatic life including sea turtles and migratory fish species. The discharge contributes to the nutrient load in coastal waters, potentially affecting local water quality and marine habitats. Proper secondary treatment helps mitigate impacts on this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Sao Miguel Fortaleza is located in the Caça e Pesca neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil, near Praia do Futuro II.
The plant serves approximately 5,042 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean via coastal waters near Fortaleza, with a daily volume of 725.12 m³.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by Brazilian regulations (CONAMA 430/2011) for most discharges.
In Brazil, small agglomerations like this are regulated under CONAMA resolutions, which mandate secondary treatment for coastal discharges to protect marine environments.
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