Overview
ETE Pirenópolis is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Pirenópolis, Goiás, Brazil. It discharges 103.25 thousand cubic meters of treated effluent annually.
ETE Pirenópolis is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pirenópolis, a historic town in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,921 residents, providing secondary treatment to manage domestic wastewater from the community. As a secondary treatment facility, ETE Pirenópolis meets the standard requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under federal resolutions by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typical and aligns with national discharge standards. The treated effluent from ETE Pirenópolis is discharged into local water bodies, likely tributaries of the Corumbá River, which flows into the Paranaíba River and ultimately the Paraná River basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Corumbá River, part of the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The region's Cerrado biome is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse flora and fauna. Downstream waters are used for irrigation and drinking water, making nutrient and pathogen control critical.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Pirenópolis is located in Pirenópolis, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant is situated in the Vila Pireneus neighborhood.
The plant serves approximately 5,921 residents of Pirenópolis, providing secondary wastewater treatment for the community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, likely tributaries of the Corumbá River, which flows into the Paraná River basin.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Secondary treatment is standard for plants of this size.
For small agglomerations like Pirenópolis, secondary treatment is typical and sufficient to meet national discharge standards for organic matter and solids.
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