Overview
ETE Cidadao XII ETE III is a secondary treatment plant in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, serving 542 people with a discharge volume of 64.95 (unit unspecified).
ETE Cidadao XII ETE III is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in northern Brazil. It serves a small population of 542 people, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader urban area of Manaus. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. As a secondary treatment facility, ETE Cidadao XII ETE III meets the basic requirements for wastewater treatment in Brazil, where national regulations such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 set discharge standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Amazon River system. The Amazon basin is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, supporting vast rainforest ecosystems and aquatic life. Proper treatment of wastewater is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Amazon River basin, which flows through the Amazon rainforest and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed is ecologically critical, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing essential ecosystem services. Effective wastewater treatment helps mitigate eutrophication and contamination risks in this globally important river system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Cidadao XII ETE III is located in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, in the northern region of the country.
The plant serves a population of 542 people, indicating it is a small-scale facility serving a local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Amazon River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for small communities in Brazil.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is typically required for small agglomerations to protect water quality in sensitive areas like the Amazon basin.
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