Overview
ETE Imbirussu serves Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 66,665 people. The plant operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Imbirussu is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Pólo Empresarial Oeste, Núcleo Industrial area of Campo Grande, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. It serves a population of around 66,665 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration within the country's sanitation infrastructure. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE Imbirussu is subject to the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and state-level environmental regulations, which set effluent discharge standards and treatment requirements. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Paraguay River basin, which flows through the Pantanal region, one of the world's largest tropical wetlands. This downstream ecosystem supports rich biodiversity and is ecologically sensitive, making proper treatment essential for protecting aquatic life and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Paraguay River, which flows through the Pantanal, a vast floodplain wetland known for its exceptional biodiversity. The Pantanal is a critical habitat for species such as the jaguar, giant otter, and hyacinth macaw, and its water quality depends on effective wastewater treatment. The region's seasonal flooding cycles and slow drainage make it particularly vulnerable to nutrient pollution and pathogens from untreated or inadequately treated sewage.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Imbirussu is located in the Pólo Empresarial Oeste, Núcleo Industrial area of Campo Grande, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 66,665 people, making it a medium-sized wastewater treatment facility in the region.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse within the Paraguay River basin, which ultimately flows into the Pantanal wetlands.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For a plant of this scale in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and pathogens, often using processes like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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