Overview
ETE Galileia 01 is a secondary treatment plant in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, serving 758 people. It discharges 90.94 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, supporting the local urban sanitation network.
ETE Galileia 01 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in northern Brazil. Situated in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the plant serves a small population of 758 residents, contributing to the city's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Brazilian regulations under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is appropriate to meet environmental requirements. The treated effluent from ETE Galileia 01 is discharged into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon River. The Amazon basin is the world's largest river system, supporting immense biodiversity. Proper treatment helps protect aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the drainage network of the Rio Negro, which joins the Amazon River near Manaus. The Amazon basin is a globally significant ecosystem, home to thousands of fish species and critical for carbon cycling. Even small plants like ETE Galileia 01 play a role in preventing untreated sewage from reaching these sensitive waters, reducing nutrient loading and pathogen risks.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Galileia 01 is located in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in northern Brazil. It serves a small community within the city's urban area.
The plant serves approximately 758 people, making it a small-scale facility focused on local wastewater treatment.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow into the Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon River. The discharge volume is about 90.94 cubic meters per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is standard for small plants in Brazil under CONAMA regulations.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets effluent standards for wastewater treatment. Plants like ETE Galileia 01 must meet these limits to protect water quality in the Amazon basin.
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