Overview
ETE SAO PAULO CAUCAIA is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 13,942 people in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The plant operates within Brazil's national regulatory framework for wastewater management.
ETE SAO PAULO CAUCAIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Vila Velha neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. It serves an estimated population of 13,942 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. The plant is situated in the urbanized coastal region of northeastern Brazil, an area characterized by a tropical climate and high population density. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE SAO PAULO CAUCAIA is subject to national regulations including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Basic Sanitation Law (Law 11.445/2007), which set effluent discharge standards and treatment requirements. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to protect receiving water quality. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via local drainage networks, as Fortaleza lies on the coast. The receiving environment includes coastal ecosystems such as beaches and estuaries that support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and pathogen contamination in these sensitive coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Fortaleza, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via small rivers and urban drainage channels. The downstream environment includes sandy beaches, rocky shores, and nearshore marine habitats that support fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. As a coastal facility, the plant's effluent quality directly affects bathing waters and marine biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SAO PAULO CAUCAIA is located in the Vila Velha neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. It serves the local population as part of the city's wastewater infrastructure.
The plant serves approximately 13,942 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean. As a coastal facility, it must meet stringent effluent standards to protect marine water quality.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 for effluent standards and Law 11.445/2007 for basic sanitation. These require appropriate treatment levels to safeguard public health and the environment.
For agglomerations of this size, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment helps prevent pollution in receiving water bodies.
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