Overview
ETE Esplanada II is a wastewater treatment plant in Valparaíso de Goiás, Goiás, Brazil, serving approximately 8,738 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Esplanada II is a wastewater treatment facility located in Valparaíso de Goiás, within the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 8,738 residents in the Parque Rio Branco area. It is situated in the Região Integrada de Desenvolvimento do Distrito Federal e Entorno, a region that includes parts of the Federal District and surrounding municipalities. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, ETE Esplanada II is subject to Brazil's environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment to protect water quality. Brazilian standards typically mandate secondary treatment for municipal wastewater to reduce organic load and pathogens before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, ultimately reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. The region's water resources support agriculture, urban supply, and ecosystems. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic life in the Cerrado biome.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. The surrounding Cerrado biome is a biodiversity hotspot, and the water bodies support diverse aquatic species. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Esplanada II is located in Valparaíso de Goiás, Goiás, Brazil, specifically on Rua 2 in the Parque Rio Branco neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 8,738 people in the Valparaíso de Goiás area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and pathogens, often using technologies like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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