Overview
ETE Alagado is a wastewater treatment plant in Gama, Distrito Federal, Brazil, serving approximately 51,218 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Alagado is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gama, within the Distrito Federal region of Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 51,218 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for wastewater infrastructure. As a Brazilian treatment facility, ETE Alagado is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other federal regulations that set effluent discharge standards. The treated effluent from ETE Alagado likely discharges into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality in the region's urban and agricultural areas.
Environmental context
The plant's effluent enters local streams within the Paraná River basin, which flows southward through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for irrigation and human consumption. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and maintain ecological balance in the downstream river system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Alagado is located in Gama, within the Distrito Federal region of Brazil. Its address is Avenida Contorno, Setor Leste, Gama.
The plant serves approximately 51,218 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration in Brazil's wastewater infrastructure.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows to the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and related federal standards, which set effluent quality limits for wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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