Overview
ETE Lago Azul Novo Gama serves 3,459 people in Novo Gama, Goiás, Brazil. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations for small agglomerations.
ETE Lago Azul Novo Gama is a wastewater treatment plant located in Novo Gama, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,459 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category. Novo Gama is part of the Região Integrada de Desenvolvimento do Distrito Federal e Entorno, an integrated development region surrounding the federal capital, Brasília. As a small-scale treatment facility in Brazil, ETE Lago Azul Novo Gama is subject to national regulations under the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA). Brazilian law requires wastewater treatment for urban areas, with standards varying by population size and receiving water body sensitivity. For plants serving fewer than 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically expected, though specific requirements depend on local environmental permits. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The region's Cerrado biome is ecologically significant, supporting diverse flora and fauna. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in this sensitive tropical savanna ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Cerrado biome, a tropical savanna known for its high biodiversity and critical role as a water source for major South American rivers. Treated effluent from the plant likely flows into a tributary of the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The Cerrado's seasonal rainfall patterns and porous soils make groundwater recharge and surface water quality particularly important for sustaining local ecosystems and downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Lago Azul Novo Gama is located in Novo Gama, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. It is part of the Região Integrada de Desenvolvimento do Distrito Federal e Entorno, an integrated development region near Brasília.
The plant serves approximately 3,459 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian national regulations set by CONAMA and ANA. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required, with permits issued by state environmental agencies.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, often using technologies like activated sludge, stabilization ponds, or anaerobic reactors. The specific process at this plant is not publicly listed.
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