Overview
ETE IPASEP is a wastewater treatment plant in Belém, Pará, Brazil, serving approximately 23,611 people. It is located within 50 km of the Atlantic coast, discharging into the Amazon River delta.
ETE IPASEP is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Benguí neighborhood of Belém, the capital of Pará state in northern Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,611 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Belém is a major port city situated at the mouth of the Amazon River, where the river meets the Atlantic Ocean. Brazilian wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this scale typically employ secondary treatment technologies such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds, in line with national regulations under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per second or similar unit), indicating a facility sized for the local population. The plant's treated effluent ultimately discharges into the Amazon River system, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters are part of the Amazon basin, the world's largest river basin by discharge volume, supporting immense biodiversity including numerous fish species and aquatic mammals. The region's tropical climate and high rainfall influence treatment plant operations and effluent dilution.
Environmental context
ETE IPASEP discharges into the Amazon River system, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Amazon basin is the largest river basin in the world, supporting a vast array of aquatic life including migratory fish, river dolphins, and manatees. The plant's location near the coast means its effluent can influence estuarine and marine ecosystems, particularly in the nutrient-rich waters of the Amazon plume. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream habitats and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE IPASEP is located in the Benguí neighborhood of Belém, Pará, Brazil, at Passagem Dom Pedro I. Belém is a major port city at the mouth of the Amazon River.
ETE IPASEP serves approximately 23,611 people, classifying it as a medium-sized wastewater treatment plant in Brazil.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Amazon River system, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant is within 50 km of the coast.
As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE IPASEP operates under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent standards and treatment requirements. Plants serving populations over 20,000 typically require secondary treatment.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, common treatment technologies include activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors. Secondary treatment is expected under national regulations.
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