Overview
ETE Nova Vitoria ETE III is a secondary treatment plant serving 542 people in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. It discharges 64.95 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
ETE Nova Vitoria ETE III is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in northern Brazil. Serving a small population of 542 residents, this facility is part of the municipal sanitation infrastructure for the city's outlying areas. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazil's national environmental regulations (CONAMA resolutions), secondary treatment is typically required for urban wastewater to protect receiving water bodies. The plant's discharge volume of 64.95 m³/day reflects its small service area. The treated effluent is released into the Amazon River basin, one of the world's largest and most biodiverse freshwater systems. The downstream environment includes the Rio Negro and the Amazon River, which support extensive floodplain forests and aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Amazon River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Amazon River. This watershed is home to diverse aquatic life, including fish species that migrate through the river system. The surrounding floodplains and igapó forests are seasonally inundated, making them sensitive to pollution and nutrient enrichment from untreated or inadequately treated wastewater.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Nova Vitoria ETE III is located in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in northern Brazil. It serves a small community within the city's metropolitan area.
The plant serves approximately 542 people, making it a small-scale facility focused on local wastewater treatment needs.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater before discharge.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants. Secondary treatment is typically required for urban wastewater to meet these standards and protect water quality in receiving bodies.
The plant discharges into the Amazon River basin, a globally important ecosystem. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the biodiversity of the Amazon's floodplains and aquatic habitats.
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