Overview
ETE COLIDER is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Colíder, Mato Grosso, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 11,757 residents in the region.
ETE COLIDER is a wastewater treatment plant located in Colíder, a city in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 11,757 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require appropriate treatment for municipal wastewater to protect water resources. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are set by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically expected to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge. It is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. The treated effluent from ETE COLIDER is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Amazon River basin, one of the world's largest and most biodiverse river systems. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream ecosystems, including the Amazon rainforest and its aquatic habitats, by reducing pollution loads from urban areas.
Environmental context
ETE COLIDER discharges into local streams that flow into the Teles Pires River, a major tributary of the Tapajós River, which ultimately joins the Amazon River. The Amazon basin supports immense biodiversity, including endangered species like the Amazon river dolphin and giant otter. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and contamination of these sensitive aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE COLIDER is located in Colíder, a city in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The plant serves the municipal wastewater needs of the local population.
ETE COLIDER serves approximately 11,757 residents in Colíder, making it a medium-sized treatment facility for the region.
The treated effluent from ETE COLIDER is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Teles Pires River, part of the Amazon River basin.
ETE COLIDER operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits, which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge to protect water quality.
For plants of this scale in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and pathogens. This often involves biological processes like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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