Overview
ETE Neblina is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 32,520 residents in the northern region of the country.
ETE Neblina is a wastewater treatment plant located in Araguaína, a city in the state of Tocantins, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 32,520 people, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. It is situated inland, far from the coast, and operates within the Tocantins River basin. Brazil's wastewater treatment sector is regulated by federal standards under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and the National Water Agency (ANA). For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards. It is expected to comply with national discharge regulations. The treated effluent from ETE Neblina likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Tocantins River, a major river in northern Brazil. The Tocantins River drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Amazon River delta, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and public health in Araguaína.
Environmental context
ETE Neblina discharges into a tributary of the Tocantins River, which flows northward to join the Amazon River delta before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Tocantins basin supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. Protecting this watershed from untreated sewage is critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health in the region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Neblina is located in Araguaína, a city in the state of Tocantins, Brazil. The plant's address is Rua 10, in the northern region of the country.
ETE Neblina serves approximately 32,520 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration in Brazil's wastewater infrastructure.
The treated effluent from ETE Neblina is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Tocantins River, which eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Amazon River delta.
ETE Neblina operates under Brazil's federal environmental regulations, including standards set by CONAMA and ANA. Plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment to meet effluent quality standards.
For a plant serving around 32,000 people in Brazil, secondary treatment is the standard requirement. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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