Overview
ETE CENTRAL SORRISO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Sorriso, Mato Grosso, Brazil, serving approximately 5,515 people. It operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE CENTRAL SORRISO serves the city of Sorriso in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The plant is located in the Benjamin Raiser neighborhood and treats wastewater from a population of about 5,515 residents. As a small-scale facility, it plays a key role in local sanitation infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are set by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the Ministry of Cities. For plants of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but it operates within the national regulatory framework. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Amazon River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The region's aquatic ecosystems depend on proper wastewater management to prevent nutrient pollution and protect biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Teles Pires River watershed, a tributary of the Tapajós River, which flows into the Amazon River. The Amazon basin supports immense biodiversity, including fish species and aquatic plants. Proper treatment is essential to avoid eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems in this sensitive tropical region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CENTRAL SORRISO is located in Sorriso, Mato Grosso, Brazil, at Rua Rio de Janeiro, 374, in the Benjamin Raiser neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 5,515 people in the Sorriso area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Teles Pires River watershed, which flows into the Tapajós River and eventually the Amazon River.
The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and standards set by the Ministry of Cities, which mandate appropriate treatment levels for municipal wastewater.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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