Overview
ETE Vicunha Efluente Industrial is a secondary treatment plant in Pacajus, Ceará, Brazil, serving about 2,552 people. It discharges 217.46 m³/day of treated wastewater into local water bodies.
ETE Vicunha Efluente Industrial is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pacajus, within the metropolitan region of Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of approximately 2,552 people and operates at a secondary treatment level, which is appropriate for its scale under Brazilian regulations. The plant's treatment process is designed to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. With a daily flow of 217.46 m³, it meets the secondary treatment standards required by Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) for inland water bodies. The facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal river systems of Ceará. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management critical for downstream ecosystems and human use. The plant helps protect the Pacajus River basin and the broader Jaguaribe River system, which supports agriculture and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pacajus River basin, part of the larger Jaguaribe River watershed that flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Fortaleza. This coastal region features estuaries and mangroves that are ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality in this semi-arid environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pacajus, in the state of Ceará, Brazil, within the metropolitan region of Fortaleza.
The plant serves approximately 2,552 people, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Pacajus River and eventually the Jaguaribe River system, reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian standards for inland discharge.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for secondary treatment. For small communities like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to protect water quality.
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