Overview
ETE Palmeiras de Goiás is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Palmeiras de Goiás, Goiás, Brazil. It handles a population of approximately 18,717 people.
ETE Palmeiras de Goiás is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Palmeiras de Goiás, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 18,717 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Brazilian wastewater regulations. Brazil's wastewater treatment framework is guided by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and suspended solids before discharge. It operates within a regulatory environment that emphasizes compliance with effluent standards. The plant discharges into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for agriculture and water supply. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters a tributary of the Paraná River system, which flows southward into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats, including wetlands and riparian forests, and is vital for regional biodiversity. Protecting water quality in this basin is crucial for maintaining ecological balance and supporting human uses such as drinking water and irrigation.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Palmeiras de Goiás is located on Avenida Parauna in Palmeiras de Goiás, Goiás, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 18,717 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions that set effluent standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet organic load and suspended solids limits before discharge.
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