Overview
ETE MILTON FIGUEIREDO is a secondary treatment plant in Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil, serving 880 people. It discharges 80.32 cubic meters of treated wastewater, contributing to local water quality in the Cuiabá River basin.
ETE MILTON FIGUEIREDO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Portal dos Imigrantes neighborhood of Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 880 residents within the Cuiabá metropolitan region, an area characterized by the Cerrado biome and tropical climate. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy), secondary treatment is appropriate for small agglomerations like this one, ensuring compliance with effluent standards for discharge into freshwater bodies. The treated effluent from ETE MILTON FIGUEIREDO ultimately flows into the Cuiabá River, a major tributary of the Paraguay River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is vital for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Pantanal wetlands, one of the world's largest freshwater ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cuiabá River, which flows into the Paraguay River and eventually feeds the Pantanal, a vast tropical wetland of global ecological importance. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse fish, bird, and plant species, and the plant's secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and organic pollution that could otherwise impact this sensitive downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MILTON FIGUEIREDO is located at Rua Mucurim in the Portal dos Imigrantes neighborhood of Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, Brazil. It serves the Cuiabá metropolitan region.
The plant serves a population of 880 residents, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility in the region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Cuiabá River, which is part of the Paraguay River basin. The discharge volume is 80.32 cubic meters, and the plant provides secondary treatment to meet Brazilian effluent standards.
The plant protects the Cuiabá River and downstream water bodies including the Paraguay River and the Pantanal wetlands. By treating wastewater, it reduces organic and nutrient pollution that could harm these aquatic ecosystems.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typical and required under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 for discharge into freshwater bodies. This level of treatment removes most organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards.
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