Overview
ETE Nova Vitoria ETE IV is a secondary treatment plant in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, serving 542 people. It discharges 64.95 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
ETE Nova Vitoria ETE IV is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in Brazil's Northern region. The plant serves a small population of 542 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader Manaus metropolitan area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, secondary treatment is appropriate for communities of this size to protect water quality in receiving water bodies. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local drainage network, which ultimately flows into the Amazon River basin. The Amazon River system is the largest river basin in the world, supporting immense biodiversity and providing critical ecosystem services. The plant's operation helps reduce pollution loads to this globally significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Amazon River basin, one of the world's most biodiverse freshwater systems. The receiving waters support a vast array of aquatic life, including fish species that are vital for local fisheries and ecological balance. Downstream, the Amazon River flows through the Amazon rainforest before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean, making pollution control in this region crucial for both local and global environmental health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Manaus, the capital city of Amazonas state in the Northern region of Brazil.
The plant serves a population of 542 people, indicating it is a small-scale community treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local drainage network, which flows into the Amazon River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process for removing organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazil's environmental framework, including CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for water quality. Secondary treatment is typical for small communities to meet these standards.
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