Overview
ETE Joao Bosco Torquato is a secondary treatment plant serving 5,145 people in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. It discharges 617.06 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually.
ETE Joao Bosco Torquato is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in northern Brazil. The plant serves a population of 5,145 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for urban wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other national regulations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Amazon River system. The Amazon basin is the largest river system in the world, supporting immense biodiversity and playing a critical role in global climate regulation. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Amazon River basin, one of the most biodiverse and ecologically significant watersheds on Earth. The Amazon River flows from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean, supporting vast rainforest ecosystems and numerous aquatic species. Even small treatment plants like this one contribute to maintaining water quality in tributaries that feed the main river, reducing nutrient and pathogen loads that could impact downstream communities and habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Joao Bosco Torquato is located in Manaus, the capital city of Amazonas state in northern Brazil. It serves a population of 5,145 people in the region.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for urban wastewater in Brazil. Secondary treatment uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Amazon River basin. The Amazon River system carries the effluent to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant helps protect the water quality of tributaries within the Amazon River basin. By treating wastewater before discharge, it reduces pollution that could affect downstream rivers and the main Amazon River.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent standards for wastewater treatment. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge limits and protect receiving water bodies.
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