Overview
ETE JARDIM UNIVERSITARIO is a wastewater treatment plant in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil, serving approximately 2,903 people. It operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE JARDIM UNIVERSITARIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim Universitário neighborhood of Cuiabá, the capital city of Mato Grosso state in Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 2,903 people, placing it in the small-scale category for municipal wastewater treatment in the region. Brazil's wastewater treatment sector is regulated by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. For small agglomerations like this, treatment typically involves at least secondary-level processes to meet discharge standards. It is expected to comply with CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater discharges. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rio Cuiabá basin. The Rio Cuiabá flows into the Pantanal, one of the world's largest tropical wetlands and a critically important ecosystem for biodiversity. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this sensitive downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Rio Cuiabá basin, which drains into the Pantanal region, a vast floodplain and ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory species. The Rio Cuiabá is a major tributary of the Paraguay River, which ultimately flows into the Rio de la Plata estuary. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the Pantanal, which is highly dependent on clean water inputs.
Frequently asked questions
ETE JARDIM UNIVERSITARIO is located in the Jardim Universitário neighborhood of Cuiabá, the capital city of Mato Grosso state in Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 2,903 people, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed within the Rio Cuiabá basin, which flows into the Pantanal region and eventually the Paraguay River.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater discharges, and is overseen by state environmental agencies.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards, often using processes like activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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