Overview
ETE ENTRE RIOS is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil. It serves a small population of 124 and discharges 86.40 m³/day of treated effluent.
ETE ENTRE RIOS is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim Universitário neighborhood of Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso state in Brazil's Centro-Oeste region. The plant serves a small population of 124 residents, reflecting its role as a local facility for a condominium or small community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for most inland wastewater discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent from ETE ENTRE RIOS is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Cuiabá River basin. The Cuiabá River flows through the Pantanal, one of the world's largest tropical wetlands and a critically important ecosystem for biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cuiabá River basin, which drains into the Pantanal region, a vast floodplain and ecologically sensitive area. The Pantanal supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, caimans, and migratory birds. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, helping to maintain water quality in this downstream ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ENTRE RIOS is located in the Jardim Universitário neighborhood of Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso state in Brazil's Centro-Oeste region.
The plant serves a small population of 124 people, likely a condominium or small community in the Entre Rios area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which is part of the Cuiabá River basin. The Cuiabá River flows into the Pantanal region.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under Brazilian regulations for most inland discharges. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent standards. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet discharge limits.
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