ETE PIRACANJUBA - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Piracanjuba, Goiás, Brazil

ETE PIRACANJUBA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Piracanjuba, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,966 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category. It operates within the Central-West region, an area characterized by tropical climate and significant agricultural activity. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE PIRACANJUBA is subject to national regulations under CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental licensing. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge limits to protect water resources. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraná River basin, one of South America's major river systems. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is crucial for water supply, agriculture, and hydropower in the region. Proper treatment at ETE PIRACANJUBA helps maintain water quality in downstream environments.

The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and riparian habitats. The region's tropical climate and agricultural land use make nutrient management important to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.