Overview
ETE Tancredo Neves Fortaleza serves approximately 13,000 people in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The plant is located within 50 km of the coast and discharges into the local watershed.
ETE Tancredo Neves Fortaleza is a wastewater treatment plant serving the Barroso district of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 13,074 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Brazilian regulations. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Basic Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB). For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and pathogens before discharge. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a facility sized for the local population. The plant's treated effluent ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Cocó River or other local drainage systems. Fortaleza's coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Proper treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cocó River basin, which flows through Fortaleza and into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal waters off Ceará are part of the tropical South Atlantic, supporting coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds. These ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient loading and require effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Barroso district of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, at Travessa 3, Vila Pingo de Luz.
The plant serves approximately 13,074 people in the surrounding area of Fortaleza.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, likely the Cocó River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and pathogens before discharge.
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