Overview
ETE CAMPOS BELOS serves the city of Campos Belos in Goiás, Brazil, with a population of approximately 14,598. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE CAMPOS BELOS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Campos Belos, a municipality in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 14,598 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian standards. It is situated inland, far from the coast, and discharges into local water bodies. As a plant in Brazil, ETE CAMPOS BELOS is subject to the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and state-level environmental regulations. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. It is expected to comply with the applicable discharge permits issued by the environmental agency of Goiás. The treated effluent from the plant likely flows into a tributary of the Tocantins River basin, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and water supply. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that is part of the Tocantins River basin, one of Brazil's major river systems. The Tocantins River flows northward through the Cerrado biome and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Amazon River delta. The Cerrado is a biodiversity hotspot, and the watershed supports numerous fish species and migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological integrity of this sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CAMPOS BELOS is located in Campos Belos, a municipality in the state of Goiás, Brazil. It serves the local population with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 14,598 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Tocantins River basin, which flows northward to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits, which set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants of this scale.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Brazilian effluent standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients.
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