Overview
ETE CATALAO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Catalão, Goiás, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 53,760 people, operating under Brazil's national environmental regulations.
ETE CATALAO is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the Jardim Colonial neighborhood of Catalão, in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 53,760 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration within the region's sanitation infrastructure. Catalão is an important industrial and agricultural hub in central Brazil, and the plant plays a key role in managing the city's domestic wastewater. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE CATALAO operates under the regulatory framework established by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA). Brazilian legislation requires adequate treatment for wastewater discharges, with standards varying by receiving water body classification. For a plant serving a population of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent quality standards and protect downstream water resources. The treated effluent from ETE CATALAO is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The Paraná River flows southward through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before emptying into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this extensive watershed, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses.
Environmental context
ETE CATALAO discharges into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agriculture and water supply. The plant's treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens, particularly in areas where water is used for irrigation and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CATALAO is located in the Jardim Colonial neighborhood of Catalão, in the state of Goiás, Brazil.
ETE CATALAO serves approximately 53,760 people in the city of Catalão.
The treated effluent from ETE CATALAO is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
ETE CATALAO operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and ANA guidelines, which set effluent standards based on receiving water body classification.
For a plant serving around 50,000 people in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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