Overview
ETE Chapada dos Guimaraes is a secondary treatment plant serving 880 people in Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil. It discharges 80.32 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
ETE Chapada dos Guimaraes is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Ponte Nova neighborhood of Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 880 and operates with secondary treatment, a standard level for small communities in the region. The plant's secondary treatment process typically involves biological degradation of organic matter, reducing biochemical oxygen demand and suspended solids. As a small-scale facility, it falls under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment before discharge to protect water resources. The treated effluent is released into the local drainage network, which flows into the Cuiabá River, a major tributary of the Paraguay River basin. This basin is part of the Pantanal, one of the world's largest tropical wetlands, making proper treatment crucial for downstream ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cuiabá River watershed, which flows into the Paraguay River and ultimately contributes to the Pantanal wetland system. The Pantanal is a vast floodplain that supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, caimans, and migratory birds. Effective secondary treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Ponte Nova neighborhood of Várzea Grande, in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. It serves the local community within the Cuiabá metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 880 people, making it a small-scale facility designed for a local community in Várzea Grande.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local drainage network, which flows into the Cuiabá River. This river is part of the Paraguay River basin, ultimately reaching the Pantanal wetlands.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard level required for small communities under Brazilian regulations.
Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect water quality in receiving water bodies, especially those feeding sensitive ecosystems like the Pantanal.
Nearby plants