Overview
ETE JARDIM DE VERSALLES is a secondary treatment plant in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, serving approximately 1,400 people. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed within the Amazon basin.
ETE JARDIM DE VERSALLES is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in northern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of around 1,400 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader urban area of Manaus. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Brazilian regulations for wastewater treatment, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, set effluent quality standards that secondary treatment typically meets for small to medium agglomerations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the vast Amazon River basin. This region is ecologically critical, supporting immense biodiversity and acting as a major carbon sink. The plant's operation helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems from untreated sewage, contributing to the health of the Amazon watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Amazon River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Amazon watershed is the largest in the world, hosting unparalleled biodiversity and sensitive ecosystems. Even small treatment plants like this one play a role in reducing nutrient and pathogen loads, helping to preserve water quality in a region where many communities rely on rivers for drinking water and fishing.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JARDIM DE VERSALLES is located in Manaus, the capital city of Amazonas state in northern Brazil. It serves a small community within the urban area.
The plant serves approximately 1,397 people, making it a small-scale facility designed for a localized population.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Amazon River basin. The outflow ultimately contributes to the Amazon watershed.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This level meets Brazilian standards for effluent quality under CONAMA regulations.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions, such as Resolution 430/2011, which set discharge standards. Plants like this one must comply with these national standards, and secondary treatment is common for small to medium agglomerations.
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