Overview
ETE JULIO DOMINGOS DE CAMPOS is a secondary treatment plant serving 880 people in Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil. It discharges 80.32 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
ETE JULIO DOMINGOS DE CAMPOS is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Residencial Júlio Domingos de Campos neighborhood of Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 880 and is part of the municipal sanitation infrastructure for this rapidly growing metropolitan region near Cuiabá. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for urban wastewater. This level of treatment removes organic matter and suspended solids, reducing the pollutant load before discharge. The plant treats an average of 80.32 m³ of wastewater per day, reflecting its small-scale operation. The treated effluent is discharged into the Cuiabá River basin, which flows through the Pantanal region, one of the world's largest tropical wetlands. The Cuiabá River ultimately joins the Paraguay River, contributing to the La Plata Basin. Proper treatment is essential to protect the sensitive aquatic ecosystems of the Pantanal, which support diverse wildlife and are a critical migratory corridor for birds.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cuiabá River basin, part of the larger Paraguay River system that drains into the Pantanal wetlands. The Pantanal is an ecologically sensitive floodplain ecosystem that supports high biodiversity, including jaguars, capybaras, and numerous fish species. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this globally important freshwater habitat.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rua 1, Residencial Júlio Domingos de Campos, in Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil. It serves the local residential area within the Cuiabá metropolitan region.
ETE JULIO DOMINGOS DE CAMPOS serves a population of 880 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Cuiabá River basin, which flows through the Pantanal region and eventually into the Paraguay River. The discharge volume averages 80.32 m³ per day.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard required by Brazilian environmental regulations for urban wastewater.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Agency (ANA). Secondary treatment is mandatory for urban areas, and plants must comply with discharge standards to protect water bodies like the Cuiabá River and the Pantanal ecosystem.
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