Overview
ETE PIRES DO RIO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Pires do Rio, Goiás, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,252 residents in the Central-West region.
ETE PIRES DO RIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Pires do Rio, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 10,252 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. It operates within the broader sanitation framework of the Central-West region, which includes the Federal District and surrounding areas. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by national regulations such as CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and pathogens before discharge. The plant's specific treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to meet the basic treatment objectives set by Brazilian environmental law. The treated effluent from ETE PIRES DO RIO likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and human consumption. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local tributary of the Paraná River basin, which flows southward through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is critical for regional water supply. The Central-West region of Brazil experiences a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, influencing river flow and pollutant dilution. Effective treatment at ETE PIRES DO RIO helps maintain water quality in downstream ecosystems, including wetlands and riparian zones that provide important ecological services.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PIRES DO RIO is located in Pires do Rio, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves the municipal area and is part of the regional sanitation infrastructure.
The plant serves approximately 10,252 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater management standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. The discharge is regulated by Brazilian environmental agencies to protect water quality.
The plant helps protect the water quality of local tributaries in the Paraná River basin. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities downstream.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, which set treatment standards for municipal wastewater. For plants serving around 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic pollutants and pathogens before discharge.
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