Overview
ETE BOA VISTA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Novo Gama, Goiás, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 5,717 people in the metropolitan region of Brasília.
ETE BOA VISTA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Novo Gama, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil, within the Integrated Development Region of the Federal District and Surroundings. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,717 people, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for a small urban community near Brasília. As a small-scale treatment facility in Brazil, ETE BOA VISTA operates under the national regulatory framework for basic sanitation, which includes standards for effluent quality and environmental protection. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, set discharge limits for treated wastewater, and plants of this size are typically expected to provide at least secondary treatment to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, a major hydrological system in South America. The surrounding region is characterized by the Cerrado biome, a tropical savanna with high biodiversity, making proper wastewater treatment essential for preserving water quality and aquatic habitats in the area.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge flows into small streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The Cerrado biome surrounding Novo Gama is a critical watershed for the region, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and human consumption. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE BOA VISTA is located in Novo Gama, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil, within the Integrated Development Region of the Federal District and Surroundings, near Brasília.
The plant serves approximately 5,717 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards, and the National Basic Sanitation Law (Law 11.445/2007).
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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