Overview
ETE VINGT ROSADO is a wastewater treatment plant in Mossoró, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, serving approximately 14,611 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE VINGT ROSADO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Rincão neighborhood of Mossoró, a city in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 14,611 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for the region. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE VINGT ROSADO is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other federal regulations that set effluent discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain toward the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems. The region's semi-arid climate makes water quality management particularly important for maintaining local water resources and supporting community and environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant is located inland in the semi-arid region of Rio Grande do Norte, within the Apodi-Mossoró River basin. Treated wastewater from the plant likely flows into the Mossoró River, which eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean near the city of Areia Branca. This coastal zone supports mangrove ecosystems and estuarine habitats that are ecologically sensitive to nutrient loading and pollution.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VINGT ROSADO is located in the Rincão neighborhood of Mossoró, in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 14,611 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration in Brazil's wastewater infrastructure.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Mossoró River, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent quality standards, often involving biological processes.
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