Overview
ETE Maringá Várzea Grande is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 13,200 people in Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations.
ETE Maringá Várzea Grande is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Várzea Grande, a city in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,200 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category. It is situated in the Cuiabá River valley, part of the broader Paraguay River basin. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and state-level environmental licensing. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. It is expected to comply with applicable discharge standards. The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Cuiabá River, a major tributary of the Paraguay River. This river system is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and human consumption. The Paraguay River eventually drains into the Paraná River and then to the Río de la Plata estuary.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving water body is likely a tributary of the Cuiabá River, which flows into the Paraguay River. The Paraguay River basin is a vast wetland ecosystem, including the Pantanal, one of the world's largest tropical wetlands. This region supports high biodiversity, including migratory birds, fish, and aquatic mammals. Proper wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this sensitive environment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Maringá Várzea Grande is located on Avenida São Gonçalo in the Princesa do Sol neighborhood of Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil. It is part of the Cuiabá metropolitan region.
The plant serves approximately 13,200 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
Treated effluent from the plant is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Cuiabá River, a tributary of the Paraguay River.
The plant helps protect the Cuiabá River and downstream water bodies, including the Paraguay River and the Pantanal wetlands. Proper treatment reduces pollution in this ecologically sensitive basin.
Brazilian wastewater treatment plants are regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. For plants serving around 13,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards for organic matter and suspended solids.
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