Overview
ETE Jornalistas is a secondary treatment plant serving 3,791 people in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. It discharges 454.68 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily, contributing to the local sanitation infrastructure.
ETE Jornalistas is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in Brazil's North Region. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,791 people, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. As part of Manaus's sanitation network, it plays a role in managing the city's effluent. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Secondary treatment is the standard required under Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater. The plant discharges an average of 454.68 cubic meters per day, reflecting its scale as a small-to-medium facility. The treated effluent from ETE Jornalistas ultimately flows into the Amazon River basin, one of the world's largest and most biodiverse freshwater systems. The receiving water body supports a vast array of aquatic life and is critical for regional ecology. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the health of the Amazon ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Amazon River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed is ecologically critical, supporting diverse aquatic species and extensive floodplain forests. The Amazon River system is highly sensitive to pollution, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preserving water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Jornalistas is located in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, in the North Region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 3,791 people in the Manaus area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Amazon River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) sets standards for wastewater treatment. Plants of this scale are generally required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality.
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