Overview
ETE Itapuranga is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 20,400 people in Itapuranga, Goiás, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Itapuranga is a wastewater treatment plant located in Itapuranga, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 20,400 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Water Resources Policy. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. It is expected to meet national effluent quality standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Paraná River basin, a major hydrological system in South America. The region's aquatic ecosystems depend on proper treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity in downstream rivers and reservoirs.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from ETE Itapuranga flows into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, one of the largest river systems in South America. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of downstream water bodies, including reservoirs and wetlands in the Cerrado biome.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Itapuranga is located in Itapuranga, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves the municipal wastewater needs of the local population.
The plant serves approximately 20,396 people, classifying it as a medium-sized wastewater treatment facility in Brazil.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants. State-level environmental agencies oversee compliance.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) and suspended solids. Common processes include activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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