Overview
ETE SAO PEDRO CAUCAIA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 13,942 people, operating under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE SAO PEDRO CAUCAIA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Vila Velha area of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 13,942 people, making it a small-scale facility within the metropolitan region of Fortaleza, a major urban center in northeastern Brazil. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the regulatory framework established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA). For facilities of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 cubic meter per second, indicating its intended scale for treating municipal wastewater. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean, as Fortaleza is a coastal city. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for local fisheries and recreation. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream ecosystems and public health in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the Atlantic coast, and its treated effluent likely flows into the Cocó River or other local waterways that drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal waters off Fortaleza support diverse marine life, including fish and crustaceans important for local fisheries. Protecting these waters from untreated sewage is critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SAO PEDRO CAUCAIA is located in the Vila Velha neighborhood of Fortaleza, in the state of Ceará, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 13,942 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, as Fortaleza is a coastal city.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and ANA regulations, which set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants to protect water quality.
For small-scale plants in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and pathogens.
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