Overview
ETE MINEIROS PARAUAPEBAS is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,584 people in Parauapebas, Pará, Brazil. It discharges 248.31 units of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
ETE MINEIROS PARAUAPEBAS is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Minérios neighborhood of Parauapebas, in the state of Pará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 2,584 and operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require secondary treatment for urban wastewater in populated areas. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a discharge volume of 248.31 units, the facility manages wastewater from the local community. As a small-scale plant, it plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Tocantins River basin. This river system flows northward to the Amazon River delta, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for communities downstream. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the ecological health of the Amazonian waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tocantins River basin, a major tributary of the Amazon River system. This watershed supports a rich diversity of fish and aquatic species, and its waters are used for drinking, agriculture, and recreation by downstream communities. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Rua 16 in the Bairro dos Minérios neighborhood of Parauapebas, in the state of Pará, Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 2,584 people in the Parauapebas area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Tocantins River basin, ultimately reaching the Amazon River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian standards for urban wastewater.
Brazil's national environmental regulations require secondary treatment for urban wastewater in populated areas. Plants like ETE MINEIROS PARAUAPEBAS are subject to permits and monitoring by state environmental agencies.
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