Overview
ETE Cachoeira Dourada GO is a secondary treatment plant serving 3,965 people in Cachoeira Dourada, Goiás, Brazil. It discharges 571.68 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
ETE Cachoeira Dourada GO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cachoeira Dourada, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,965 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For a facility of this size in Brazil, secondary treatment aligns with national regulations under CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for wastewater quality. The plant treats an average daily flow of 571.68 cubic meters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Paranaíba River basin, a major tributary of the Paraná River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paranaíba River basin, which flows into the Paraná River, one of South America's largest river systems. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants, helping to maintain ecological balance in the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cachoeira Dourada, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. Its address is Rua 2, Vila Operária da CELG, in the Central-West region of the country.
The plant serves a population of 3,965 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Paranaíba River basin, a major tributary of the Paraná River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard regulatory requirements for facilities of this size in Brazil.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental standards set by CONAMA resolutions, which establish discharge limits for treated wastewater. Secondary treatment is typical for small municipalities to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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