Overview
ETE VILA RICA JABOATAO DOS GUARARAPES is a wastewater treatment plant in Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco, Brazil. It serves a population of 1,256 and has a designed capacity of 1.00.
ETE VILA RICA JABOATAO DOS GUARARAPES is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Vila Rica neighborhood of Jaboatão dos Guararapes, in the metropolitan region of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 1,256 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating a small-scale facility. As a small agglomeration in Brazil, the plant is subject to national regulations under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state-level environmental agencies. Brazilian standards require at least secondary treatment for wastewater discharges, with more stringent requirements for sensitive areas. Typical small plants in the region employ biological processes such as activated sludge or anaerobic systems. The plant discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Jaboatão River or nearby coastal systems. The region's tropical climate and proximity to the coast make proper treatment essential to protect downstream ecosystems, including mangroves and estuarine habitats that support diverse aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Jaboatão River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Recife. The downstream environment includes estuarine and mangrove ecosystems that provide critical nursery habitats for fish and crustaceans. Proper wastewater treatment is vital to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could harm these sensitive coastal waters and the biodiversity they support.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rua Barão de Moreno, Vila Rica, in the city of Jaboatão dos Guararapes, Pernambuco, Brazil, within the metropolitan region of Recife.
The plant serves a population of 1,256 people, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that flow into the Jaboatão River and eventually reach the Atlantic Ocean. The specific discharge point and treatment level are managed under Brazilian environmental regulations.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental laws, including CONAMA resolutions that mandate wastewater treatment standards. State-level agencies in Pernambuco oversee permitting and compliance for small agglomerations.
For small populations in Brazil, common treatment technologies include anaerobic reactors (such as UASB), septic tanks, or simplified activated sludge systems. These provide secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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