Overview
ETE Nova Vitoria ETE IX 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 IX is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in Brazil's North Region. It serves a small population of 542 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader urban area of Manaus. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that significantly reduces organic matter and suspended solids. For a facility of this scale, secondary treatment meets the typical requirements under Brazilian regulations, which mandate appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Amazon River basin. This region is ecologically critical, supporting immense biodiversity and serving as a vital component of the global climate system. Proper treatment helps safeguard downstream aquatic ecosystems and the communities that depend on them.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Amazon River basin, one of the world's largest and most biodiverse freshwater systems. The receiving waters support a vast array of aquatic life, including fish species that are essential for local livelihoods. The Amazon River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, and any pollutants from the plant could affect downstream ecosystems, making effective treatment crucial for maintaining water quality in this sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in Brazil's North Region, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Manaus.
The plant serves a population of 542 people, indicating it is a small-scale facility serving a local community.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically required to meet water quality criteria for receiving water bodies.
The Amazon River basin is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream aquatic habitats, fish populations, and the overall health of the river system that flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
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