Overview
ETE Planaltina GO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 23,702 people in Planaltina, Goiás, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations for water quality.
ETE Planaltina GO is a wastewater treatment plant located in Planaltina, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil, within the Região Integrada de Desenvolvimento do Distrito Federal e Entorno. The plant serves a population of about 23,702 residents, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE Planaltina GO is subject to the country's environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level regulations from Goiás. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national water quality goals. The treated effluent from ETE Planaltina GO likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and public health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters a tributary of the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is vital for regional water supply, agriculture, and biodiversity. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Planaltina GO is located in Planaltina, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil, within the Região Integrada de Desenvolvimento do Distrito Federal e Entorno.
The plant serves approximately 23,702 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Paraná River basin, ultimately reaching the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level standards from Goiás, which mandate appropriate treatment levels for municipal wastewater.
For a plant of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards, ensuring removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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