Overview
ETE Caldas Novas serves approximately 27,000 people in Caldas Novas, Goiás, Brazil. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, discharging into local water bodies.
ETE Caldas Novas is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Caldas Novas, Goiás, Brazil. Serving an estimated population of 27,086, the facility plays a key role in managing wastewater from this city, which is known for its hot springs and tourism. The plant is situated in the Setor Bela Vista neighborhood, within the broader region of Caldas Novas-Morrinhos. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE Caldas Novas operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies. For a plant serving around 27,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. It is expected to comply with CONAMA resolutions governing water quality and discharge limits. The treated effluent from ETE Caldas Novas is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paranaíba River basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. This river network flows southward, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary in Argentina. The plant's operations are important for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that feed into the Paranaíba River, a major tributary of the Paraná River system. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is used for agriculture, recreation, and drinking water supply downstream. The region's tropical climate and seasonal rainfall patterns influence flow rates and pollutant dilution, making effective treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity in the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Caldas Novas is located at Rua BV 13, Setor Bela Vista, in Caldas Novas, Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves the city's municipal wastewater needs.
The plant serves approximately 27,086 people in Caldas Novas, a city known for its thermal hot springs and tourism in Goiás state.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paranaíba River basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. This ultimately flows to the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards. State-level agencies in Goiás oversee permitting and compliance.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national standards. This often involves biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to reduce organic matter and pathogens.
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