Overview
ETE AUGUSTINOPOLIS is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Augustinópolis, Tocantins, Brazil. It treats wastewater for a population of 3,823 and discharges 446.69 cubic meters of treated effluent.
ETE AUGUSTINOPOLIS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Augustinópolis, a city in the state of Tocantins, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,823 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011) for most inland water bodies. This process typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant discharges a daily volume of 446.69 cubic meters of treated wastewater. The treated effluent is released into local waterways that drain into the Tocantins River basin, a major Amazon tributary. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the Amazon region, which is ecologically sensitive and supports diverse freshwater biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Tocantins River, a major tributary of the Amazon River system. The Tocantins basin supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and is part of the larger Amazon watershed. The region's tropical climate and seasonal flooding patterns make proper wastewater treatment critical to preventing eutrophication and protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE AUGUSTINOPOLIS is located in Augustinópolis, a city in the state of Tocantins, Brazil. The plant's address is Avenida Goiás, in the northern region of the country.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,823 people, making it a small-scale facility designed to meet the wastewater treatment needs of the local community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that drain into the Tocantins River basin. The discharge volume is 446.69 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011) for most inland water bodies. This process typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy. For small agglomerations like Augustinópolis, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water quality in receiving water bodies, especially in ecologically sensitive areas like the Amazon basin.
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