Overview
ETE Tamandaré is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Tamandaré, Pernambuco, Brazil. It serves approximately 15,822 people and is located within 50 km of the coast.
ETE Tamandaré is a wastewater treatment plant located in Tamandaré, a municipality in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 15,822 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. It is situated in the Northeast Region of Brazil, near the Atlantic coast. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment facility, ETE Tamandaré operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and estuaries, are ecologically sensitive and depend on proper wastewater treatment to maintain water quality and biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting these environments from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving water body is likely a river or stream that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, given its proximity to the coast. The coastal zone of Pernambuco features mangroves, coral reefs, and seagrass beds that are sensitive to nutrient loading and contamination. Proper treatment at ETE Tamandaré helps mitigate impacts on these ecosystems, supporting fisheries and tourism that depend on clean coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Tamandaré is located in Tamandaré, a municipality in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Its address is Rua Bela Vista, Tamandaré, in the Northeast Region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 15,822 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow toward the Atlantic Ocean. The plant is within 50 km of the coast.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from Pernambuco's environmental agency. These require appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard to reduce organic matter and pathogens. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive coastal waters.
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