Overview
ETE SITIO CORREGO is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 1,640 people. It discharges 235.91 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
ETE SITIO CORREGO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 1,640 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader Fortaleza metropolitan area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Brazilian regulations for municipal wastewater. The plant's discharge volume of 235.91 m³/day indicates its operational scale. Brazilian environmental legislation, including CONAMA resolutions, sets effluent quality standards for treated wastewater to protect receiving water bodies. The plant is situated within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, and its treated effluent likely drains into the coastal waters of the Praia do Futuro region. This area is part of the larger drainage network that flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting marine ecosystems and recreational beaches. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal zone of Fortaleza, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and pathogens, safeguarding the ecological health of the nearshore environment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SITIO CORREGO is located in the Praia do Futuro II neighborhood of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 1,640 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters near Praia do Futuro, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA regulations.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Plants of this scale are expected to meet effluent standards for BOD, COD, and pathogens to protect receiving waters.
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