Overview
ETE Itaberai is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Itaberai, Goiás, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations for inland communities.
ETE Itaberai is a wastewater treatment plant located in Itaberai, Goiás, Brazil, serving a population of approximately 21,299 residents. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this community in the Central-West region of Brazil. Brazil's wastewater treatment facilities are regulated under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The regulatory framework provides guidance on expected performance. The treated effluent from ETE Itaberai likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Rio Meia Ponte or another tributary of the Paranaíba River basin, ultimately reaching the Paraná River and the Río de la Plata estuary. This inland location means the plant's discharge affects freshwater ecosystems and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
ETE Itaberai discharges into a local watercourse within the Paranaíba River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually the Río de la Plata estuary. The surrounding region is part of the Cerrado biome, a savanna ecosystem with high biodiversity. The plant's effluent must meet standards to protect aquatic life and downstream water uses, including irrigation and drinking water supply.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Itaberai is located in Itaberaí, Goiás, Brazil, along GO-156 in the Central-West region.
The plant serves approximately 21,299 residents of Itaberaí.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Paranaíba River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy, which set effluent standards for organic matter and suspended solids.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, often involving biological processes like activated sludge or lagoons.
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