Overview
ETE TOUROS is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Touros, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, serving about 3,169 people. It discharges approximately 379.75 m³/day of treated effluent near the coast.
ETE TOUROS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Touros, a coastal city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,169 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most urban wastewater. This level of treatment removes organic matter and suspended solids, reducing pollution loads before discharge. The plant's discharge volume is around 379.75 m³ per day, reflecting its modest service area. Treated effluent from ETE TOUROS is discharged into the local environment, likely reaching the Atlantic Ocean given the plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km). The receiving waters support coastal ecosystems, including mangroves and marine habitats, which are sensitive to nutrient and pathogen inputs. Proper treatment helps protect these environments and public health in the Touros area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal zone of Rio Grande do Norte, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The nearby marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including coral reefs and fish populations, and is important for local fisheries and tourism. Effective secondary treatment reduces organic and nutrient loads, mitigating eutrophication risks and preserving water quality in this ecologically sensitive coastal area.
Frequently asked questions
ETE TOUROS is located in Touros, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The plant is situated near the coast, within 10 km of the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE TOUROS serves approximately 3,169 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility for the municipality of Touros.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment, likely into a watercourse or directly into coastal waters, given its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge volume is about 379.75 m³ per day.
ETE TOUROS provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard level required by Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For small plants like ETE TOUROS, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect water quality in receiving water bodies, especially in coastal areas.
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