Overview
ETE AGUAS LINDAS DE GOIAS is a secondary treatment plant serving 710 people in Águas Lindas de Goiás, Goiás, Brazil. It discharges 89.42 cubic meters of treated wastewater, supporting local sanitation.
ETE AGUAS LINDAS DE GOIAS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Águas Lindas de Goiás, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 710 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater. It is situated in the Mansões Camargo neighborhood, within the broader metropolitan region of Brasília. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. As a small-scale facility, it aligns with Brazil's national sanitation framework, which requires adequate treatment for all urban agglomerations. The plant discharges approximately 89.42 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, reflecting its capacity to handle the local load. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Paraná River basin, a major hydrological system in South America. This discharge supports the health of downstream ecosystems, including rivers and streams that provide habitat for diverse aquatic species. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in the region, which is part of the Cerrado biome, a savanna ecosystem known for its biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, ultimately reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. The surrounding Cerrado biome is a critical watershed for South America, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains ecological balance in these downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Mansões Camargo neighborhood of Águas Lindas de Goiás, in the state of Goiás, Brazil. It serves the local community within the metropolitan region of Brasília.
The plant serves a population of 710 residents, providing secondary wastewater treatment to manage domestic sewage from the area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin. The discharge volume is approximately 89.42 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory standards for wastewater treatment.
Brazil's national sanitation law requires adequate treatment for all urban wastewater. Plants like this one operate under state-level environmental permits, with secondary treatment being standard for small agglomerations to protect water quality in the Paraná basin.
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