Overview
ETE INHUMAS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Inhumas, Goiás, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 35,573 residents in the Central-West region.
ETE INHUMAS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Inhumas, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 35,573 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. It operates within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Inhumas - Itaberaí - Anicuns, part of the broader Goiânia metropolitan region. Brazil's wastewater treatment regulations are governed by federal laws such as Lei 11.445/2007 (National Basic Sanitation Policy) and CONAMA resolutions. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. It is expected to comply with national discharge standards. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse freshwater species and are important for local agriculture and water supply.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Paraná River basin, which flows through the Cerrado biome and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species important for local fisheries, and provides water for irrigation and human consumption. The Cerrado's seasonal rainfall patterns influence flow regimes, making consistent treatment crucial for downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE INHUMAS is located in Inhumas, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. It serves the urban area of Inhumas within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Inhumas - Itaberaí - Anicuns.
The plant serves approximately 35,573 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian sanitation standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which flows through the Cerrado region and ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Basic Sanitation Policy (Lei 11.445/2007) and CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants of this scale.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet federal discharge standards. Common processes include activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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