Overview
ETE Sirinhaém e Santo Amaro de Sirinhaém is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Sirinhaém, Pernambuco, Brazil, serving approximately 4,077 people. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations.
ETE Sirinhaém e Santo Amaro de Sirinhaém is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sirinhaém, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 4,077 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category. It is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean, and its operations are subject to Brazilian environmental standards. Plants of this scale in Brazil typically employ secondary treatment or stabilization ponds, as required by CONAMA resolutions for effluent discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in a unit such as m³/s or L/s), indicating a modest infrastructure suited to the local population. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries, are sensitive to nutrient loading and require effective treatment to protect biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding these environments from untreated sewage.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the coastal zone of Pernambuco, within the drainage basin of rivers flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving water bodies are likely small coastal streams or estuaries that support diverse aquatic life, including mangroves and fish species. Downstream, the effluent enters the South Atlantic Ocean, where nutrient pollution can affect coral reefs and fisheries. Effective treatment is essential to minimize eutrophication and protect these ecologically sensitive areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Rodovia Arlindo dos 8 Baixos, Engenho Água Fria, in Sirinhaém, Pernambuco, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 4,077 people in the Sirinhaém area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, likely via small coastal streams or estuaries.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, common treatment technologies include stabilization ponds, anaerobic reactors, or secondary treatment systems, as required by national standards.
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