Overview
ETE Morada dos Ventos is a secondary-level wastewater treatment plant serving Paragominas, Pará, Brazil. It treats municipal wastewater with a discharge volume of 967.22 units.
ETE Morada dos Ventos is a wastewater treatment plant located in Paragominas, a city in the state of Pará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,176 residents, providing secondary-level treatment to municipal wastewater. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and operates as part of the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which are standard for communities of this scale in Brazil. Under Brazilian regulations, wastewater treatment plants are required to meet effluent standards set by the National Environment Council (CONAMA). The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 967.22 units, indicating its operational throughput. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Amazon basin, contributing to the protection of downstream ecosystems. The plant plays a role in safeguarding water quality in the region, which is characterized by tropical rainforest and diverse aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the broader Amazon River basin, one of the world's most biodiverse freshwater systems. The surrounding region features tropical rainforest and supports a wide array of aquatic life, including fish species and migratory birds. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Morada dos Ventos is located in Paragominas, a city in the state of Pará, Brazil. The plant's address is Rua Juvenal Avelino, Paragominas, in the northern region of the country.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,176 residents in the Paragominas area, providing secondary-level wastewater treatment.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Amazon River basin. The plant uses secondary treatment processes to reduce pollutants before discharge.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including standards set by the National Environment Council (CONAMA). These regulations mandate effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For communities around 5,000 people, secondary treatment is standard in Brazil. This level of treatment effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids, protecting local water quality.
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