Overview
ETE Marcelandia is a secondary treatment plant serving 185 people in Marcelândia, Mato Grosso, Brazil. It discharges approximately 19.87 cubic meters of treated wastewater, contributing to local water quality management.
ETE Marcelandia is a wastewater treatment plant located in Marcelândia, a municipality in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 185 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting within the Amazonian agricultural frontier. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet national discharge standards set by CONAMA (Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente). The plant's discharge volume is reported at 19.87 cubic meters, indicating a modest operational scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Amazon River basin, a globally significant ecosystem. By treating wastewater, ETE Marcelandia helps protect downstream water quality and supports the ecological health of the region's rivers and streams, which are vital for biodiversity and local communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Tapajós River basin, a major tributary of the Amazon River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is critical for the Amazon rainforest ecosystem. The region is characterized by high rainfall and tropical climate, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Marcelandia is located in Marcelândia, a municipality in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. It serves the local community in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Sinop.
The plant serves a population of 185 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility suitable for a rural or small town setting.
ETE Marcelandia provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by CONAMA resolutions. For small plants like ETE Marcelandia, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards and protect water resources.
The plant discharges into the Tapajós River basin, part of the Amazon River system. Proper treatment helps prevent pollution in this ecologically sensitive region, supporting biodiversity and water quality.
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