Overview
ETE MIRANDA II is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,485 people in Miranda, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. It discharges 422.57 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE MIRANDA II is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Miranda, a city in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,485 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. It is situated in the Centro-Oeste region, an area characterized by the Pantanal wetlands and the Paraguay River basin. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typical under the national sanitation framework, which aligns with the country's water quality standards. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 422.57 cubic meters per day, indicating consistent operation within its designed capacity. The treated effluent is released into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Paraguay River basin, a critical hydrological system feeding the Pantanal, one of the world's largest tropical wetlands. This downstream ecosystem supports diverse aquatic life and migratory species, making proper treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Miranda River watershed, which flows into the Paraguay River and contributes to the Pantanal floodplain. This wetland ecosystem is globally significant for its biodiversity, including fish, birds, and aquatic plants. The secondary treatment provided helps reduce organic pollution, protecting downstream habitats from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for local communities and wildlife.
Frequently asked questions
ETE MIRANDA II is located in Miranda, in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves the local municipality and is situated in the Centro-Oeste region near the Paraguay River basin.
The plant serves approximately 1,485 people, making it a small-scale wastewater treatment facility for the Miranda area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Miranda River, a tributary of the Paraguay River. This ultimately flows into the Pantanal wetlands.
ETE MIRANDA II provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level for small municipalities in Brazil.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental and sanitation regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set water quality standards and discharge limits. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically required to protect receiving water bodies.
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