ETES 11 LAGOA ENCANTADA Wastewater Treatment Plant, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

ETES 11 LAGOA ENCANTADA is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Lagoa Encantada neighborhood of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,965 people in the Cohab area, part of the Recife metropolitan region. As a facility in a densely populated urban area, it plays a key role in managing domestic wastewater from this community. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for wastewater before discharge. For a plant serving a population of this size, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet water quality standards. The treated effluent from ETES 11 LAGOA ENCANTADA ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the local drainage network, which includes rivers and canals in the Recife region. The coastal environment is ecologically sensitive, supporting mangroves and estuarine habitats. Proper treatment is essential to protect these ecosystems and public health in the surrounding communities.

The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via the local watershed, which includes the Capibaribe and Beberibe rivers that flow through Recife. The coastal zone features mangroves and estuarine habitats that support diverse aquatic life, including fish and crustaceans. Protecting these waters from untreated sewage is critical for maintaining biodiversity and the livelihoods of local fishing communities.