Overview
ETE Bela Vista de Goiás serves the city of Bela Vista de Goiás in Goiás, Brazil, with a population of 11,300. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE Bela Vista de Goiás is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bela Vista de Goiás, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,300 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category. It is situated inland, far from the coast, and its operations are governed by Brazilian environmental legislation. Brazil's wastewater treatment framework is established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the Ministry of Cities, with standards for effluent quality and treatment levels. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids. It is expected to meet national discharge standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for irrigation and drinking water downstream. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and human uses.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Bela Vista de Goiás is located in Bela Vista de Goiás, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil, in the Central-West region.
The plant serves approximately 11,300 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant helps protect the water quality of streams and rivers within the Paraná River basin, which is vital for regional ecosystems and water supply.
In Brazil, plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, in line with CONAMA standards.
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