Overview
ETE Petrolina de Goiás is a secondary treatment plant in Petrolina de Goiás, Goiás, Brazil, serving a small population of 159. It discharges 17.13 cubic meters of treated wastewater, supporting local water quality.
ETE Petrolina de Goiás is a wastewater treatment plant located in Petrolina de Goiás, a municipality in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 159 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting within the Central-West region of the country. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national environmental standards, and secondary treatment is typical for smaller communities to meet basic effluent quality requirements before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the surrounding watershed. The region's drainage ultimately flows into the Paraná River basin, which is ecologically significant for its biodiversity and water supply. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and supports downstream aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, one of Brazil's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption. Effective secondary treatment reduces organic load and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream reservoirs and rivers.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Petrolina de Goiás is located in Petrolina de Goiás, a municipality in the state of Goiás, Brazil, in the Central-West region.
The plant serves a population of 159 residents, indicating a small-scale facility typical of rural communities.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, after secondary treatment.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian standards for small communities.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by national environmental laws and state agencies. Small plants like this typically require secondary treatment to protect water quality in receiving bodies.
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