Overview
ETE ALTA FLORESTA serves Alta Floresta, Mato Grosso, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 34,905 people. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations.
ETE ALTA FLORESTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Alta Floresta, Mato Grosso, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 34,905 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for the region. The facility is situated inland, far from the coast, and its operations are governed by Brazilian environmental standards. Brazil's wastewater treatment regulations, established by CONAMA (National Environmental Council) and enforced by state environmental agencies, require appropriate treatment for municipal wastewater. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to protect receiving water bodies. It operates within this regulatory framework. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Amazon River basin, given Alta Floresta's location in the southern Amazon region. The area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory species. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams and rivers that are part of the Teles Pires River basin, a tributary of the Tapajós River, which ultimately drains into the Amazon River. This watershed supports rich biodiversity, including fish species that migrate through the Amazon system. The region's tropical climate and seasonal rainfall patterns influence water flow and treatment requirements.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ALTA FLORESTA is located in Alta Floresta, Mato Grosso, Brazil, in the southern Amazon region.
The plant serves approximately 34,905 people, classifying it as a medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Teles Pires River basin, which flows into the Tapajós River and eventually the Amazon River.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which set effluent quality standards for municipal wastewater treatment.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge into surface waters.
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