Overview
ETE Buritis Cuiabá is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 1,985 people in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil. It operates within the Cuiabá River basin, part of the Paraguay River system.
ETE Buritis Cuiabá is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Invasão Jonas Pinheiro area of Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso state in Brazil's Centro-Oeste region. The plant serves a small population of around 1,985 residents, reflecting its role in local sanitation infrastructure for a peri-urban community. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE Buritis Cuiabá is subject to national regulations under CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental licensing. For small agglomerations, primary or secondary treatment is typically required, with effluent standards set by the licensing authority. It operates within the framework of Brazil's sanitation policies. The plant discharges into the Cuiabá River basin, which flows into the Paraguay River and eventually the Paraná River system, draining into the Río de la Plata estuary. The Cuiabá River is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for human use. The plant's operations contribute to protecting downstream water quality in this important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Cuiabá River watershed, part of the larger Paraguay River basin that drains into the Pantanal, one of the world's largest tropical wetlands. The Cuiabá River flows through Cuiabá and joins the Paraguay River, which supports a rich biodiversity including fish, birds, and aquatic plants. The plant's treated effluent helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, which is important for flood control, water supply, and wildlife habitat.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Buritis Cuiabá is located in the Invasão Jonas Pinheiro area of Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso state in Brazil's Centro-Oeste region.
The plant serves approximately 1,985 people, indicating it is a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Cuiabá River basin, which flows into the Paraguay River and eventually the Paraná River system.
The plant helps protect the Cuiabá River, Paraguay River, and downstream waters in the Paraná River basin, including the Pantanal wetlands.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, treatment typically includes primary or secondary processes such as stabilization ponds or activated sludge, with effluent standards set by state environmental agencies under CONAMA guidelines.
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