Overview
ETE SURUBIM is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Surubim, Pernambuco, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 46,565 people and discharges into local water bodies.
ETE SURUBIM is a wastewater treatment plant located in Surubim, a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 46,565 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards. It is situated in the Northeast region of Brazil, an area characterized by a semi-arid climate and seasonal rainfall patterns. As a plant in Brazil, ETE SURUBIM operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and environmental agencies such as the National Water Agency (ANA) and the state environmental agency CPRH. Brazilian regulations require wastewater treatment to meet discharge standards based on the receiving water body classification. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent from ETE SURUBIM is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Capibaribe River basin, which flows eastward through Pernambuco and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Recife. The Capibaribe River is an important water source for the region, supporting agriculture, industry, and urban water supply. Proper treatment at ETE SURUBIM helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Capibaribe River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Recife. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and drinking water supply downstream. The semi-arid climate of the region makes water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance and human health.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SURUBIM is located in Surubim, a city in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant is situated in the Diogo neighborhood, within the Northeast region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 46,565 people, making it a medium-sized wastewater treatment facility for the Surubim area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Capibaribe River basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean near Recife.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including standards set by the National Water Agency (ANA) and the state environmental agency CPRH. These require treatment to meet discharge limits based on the receiving water body classification.
For a plant of this scale in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. This often involves biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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