Overview
ETE MARA ROSA is a secondary-level wastewater treatment plant serving Mara Rosa, Goiás, Brazil. It treats municipal wastewater for approximately 5,552 residents with a discharge volume of 791.42 units.
ETE MARA ROSA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mara Rosa, a municipality in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves the local population of approximately 5,552 residents, providing secondary-level treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated in the Central-West region of Brazil, an area characterized by tropical savanna climate and agricultural activity. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is the standard under Brazilian regulations, which follow federal guidelines for wastewater management. The treated effluent from ETE MARA ROSA is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Tocantins River basin, a major river system in central Brazil. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and communities from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Tocantins River basin, which ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Amazon River delta. The Tocantins basin supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for aquatic life. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MARA ROSA is located in Mara Rosa, a municipality in the state of Goiás, Brazil. It serves the local community with wastewater treatment.
The plant serves approximately 5,552 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Tocantins River basin, which flows through central Brazil.
ETE MARA ROSA provides secondary treatment, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by federal laws such as the National Environmental Policy and CONAMA resolutions. For small communities, secondary treatment is generally required to meet discharge standards.
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