Overview
ETE CLAUDIA is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Cláudia, Mato Grosso, Brazil. It treats municipal wastewater for a population of 6,754, discharging 691.20 cubic meters daily.
ETE CLAUDIA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cláudia, a city in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,754 residents, operating as part of the region's sanitation infrastructure. Its location in the Centro-Oeste region places it within Brazil's expanding interior, where wastewater treatment is critical for public health and environmental protection. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. This treatment level meets the requirements for agglomerations of this size under Brazilian regulations, which are guided by CONAMA resolutions and the National Sanitation Plan (Plansab). The plant discharges a daily volume of 691.20 cubic meters of treated effluent, reflecting the scale of the community it serves. The treated effluent is released into local watercourses that drain into the Amazon River basin, one of the world's most ecologically significant watersheds. The surrounding region features tropical rainforest and agricultural areas, making proper wastewater management essential to protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality for communities and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Teles Pires River, a major tributary of the Tapajós River, which ultimately drains into the Amazon River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species that migrate through the Amazon basin. The region's tropical climate and agricultural activity increase the importance of effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CLAUDIA is located in Cláudia, a city in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The plant is situated in the Centro Cívico area along Avenida Joaquim Murtinho.
The plant serves approximately 6,754 residents of Cláudia, treating municipal wastewater from the local community.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Teles Pires River, part of the Tapajós River system within the Amazon River basin.
ETE CLAUDIA provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory requirements for communities of this size.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Sanitation Plan (Plansab) and CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for secondary treatment. Plants serving populations under 10,000 typically require secondary treatment to protect receiving water bodies.
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