Overview
ETE JARAGUA is a wastewater treatment plant serving Jaraguá, Goiás, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,280 residents and discharges into local water bodies.
ETE JARAGUA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Jaraguá, a municipality in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 10,280 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require appropriate treatment for municipal wastewater. As a plant of this scale in Brazil, it is expected to provide at least secondary treatment in line with CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental permits. The plant's design and operation must comply with discharge standards set by the environmental agency of Goiás. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Paraná River basin, a major hydrological system in South America. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. Proper treatment at ETE JARAGUA helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, which ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports important aquatic habitats and is used for water supply and recreation. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological balance of these water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JARAGUA is located in Jaraguá, a municipality in the state of Goiás, Brazil. It serves the local population with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 10,280 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management categories.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin. The discharge must meet Brazilian environmental standards.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from Goiás. These require appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this size, Brazil typically requires at least secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also incorporate nutrient removal depending on local sensitivity.
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