Overview
ETE VILA SAO JOAO RECIFE is a secondary treatment plant serving 7,668 people in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. It discharges 912.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily and is located within 10 km of the coast.
ETE VILA SAO JOAO RECIFE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Vila São João neighborhood of Iputinga, Recife, in the state of Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,668 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for organic matter removal. The plant discharges 912.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater per day. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the basic requirements for organic pollutant reduction before discharge. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under federal environmental laws (CONAMA resolutions) and state-level permits, with oversight by environmental agencies such as CPRH in Pernambuco. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the local drainage network, as Recife is a coastal city. The discharge contributes to the nutrient load in coastal waters, which can affect marine ecosystems. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) underscores the importance of effective treatment to minimize impacts on sensitive coastal environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of Recife, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters include estuaries and mangrove ecosystems that support diverse aquatic life and serve as nursery habitats for fish and crustaceans. Effective secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient loading, which is critical for maintaining water quality in these ecologically sensitive coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rua Jornalista Gilson Correia, in the Vila São João neighborhood of Iputinga, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 7,668 residents in the Recife metropolitan area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean via coastal watersheds.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for municipal wastewater.
Wastewater treatment in Brazil is regulated by federal CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits. Plants like this one must comply with discharge standards for organic matter, nutrients, and pathogens, overseen by environmental agencies such as CPRH in Pernambuco.
Nearby plants