Overview
ETE VILA MARCELA is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,989 people in Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil. It discharges 604.80 m³/day of treated wastewater, contributing to local water management in the São Francisco River basin.
ETE VILA MARCELA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Vila Marcela neighborhood of Petrolina, Pernambuco, Brazil. Serving a population of 1,989, it is classified as a small-scale facility within the broader sanitation infrastructure of the Petrolina metropolitan region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA 430/2011) for most inland discharges. With a reported discharge volume of 604.80 m³/day, the plant operates under the national framework for effluent standards, which mandates removal of organic matter and suspended solids to protect receiving water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, ultimately reaching the São Francisco River, one of Brazil's most important waterways. The river supports diverse aquatic life, irrigates extensive agricultural areas, and provides drinking water for millions. Proper treatment at plants like ETE VILA MARCELA is essential for maintaining the ecological health of this vital river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the São Francisco River basin, which flows eastward through the semi-arid Caatinga biome before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The river is a critical water source for agriculture, hydropower, and biodiversity, including migratory fish species. Effective secondary treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and oxygen depletion in downstream waters, supporting the river's ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VILA MARCELA is located in the Vila Marcela neighborhood of Petrolina, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 1,989 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the São Francisco River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for inland discharges to protect water quality.
The plant operates under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants in Brazil. Secondary treatment is typically required for discharges into freshwater bodies.
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