Overview
ETE TASSO JEREISSATI is a secondary treatment plant in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil, serving 1,431 people. It discharges 205.73 m³/day of treated wastewater near the Atlantic coast.
ETE TASSO JEREISSATI is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim das Oliveiras neighborhood of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará state in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 1,431 people, reflecting its role in a localized community within the greater Fortaleza metropolitan area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for municipal wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological degradation of organic matter followed by sedimentation. The plant discharges approximately 205.73 m³ of treated effluent daily. The treated effluent from ETE TASSO JEREISSATI ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the local drainage network. Fortaleza's coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge contributes to the nutrient and pollutant load entering the marine environment, underscoring the importance of effective treatment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Fortaleza, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters are part of the semi-arid northeastern Brazilian coast, characterized by sandy beaches and estuaries that support mangroves and marine biodiversity. Effective secondary treatment is critical to minimize eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems, including coral reefs and fish nurseries.
Frequently asked questions
ETE TASSO JEREISSATI is located in the Jardim das Oliveiras neighborhood of Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará state in northeastern Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 1,431 people, making it a small-scale facility within the Fortaleza metropolitan area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean. It releases approximately 205.73 m³ of treated water per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Brazilian environmental regulations (CONAMA) for municipal wastewater.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is governed by CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. Plants like ETE TASSO JEREISSATI must comply with discharge standards for organic matter and solids. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities, and permits are issued by the Ceará state environmental agency (SEMACE).
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