ETE CERES Wastewater Treatment Plant, Ceres, Goiás, Brazil

ETE CERES is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ceres, Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 17,183 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. It is situated in the central-west region of Brazil, an area characterized by tropical savanna climate and agricultural activity. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE CERES operates under national environmental regulations enforced by the state environmental agency of Goiás. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. Brazilian regulations mandate appropriate treatment to protect water resources. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment at ETE CERES helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant basin.

ETE CERES discharges into local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is critical for regional water supply and agriculture. The surrounding Cerrado biome is a biodiversity hotspot, and maintaining water quality is essential for preserving its ecological integrity.