Overview
ETE PLAQUE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Canaã dos Carajás, Pará, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 17,400 people in the northern region of the country.
ETE PLAQUE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Canaã dos Carajás, a city in the state of Pará, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 17,400 people, making it a medium-sized facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. It is situated in the northern part of Brazil, an area characterized by tropical climate and significant mineral wealth. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE PLAQUE operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and state environmental agencies. For a plant serving around 17,400 people, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment to meet effluent standards. It is expected to comply with CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets discharge standards for wastewater effluents. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Amazon River basin, one of the most ecologically significant watersheds in the world. The region supports diverse aquatic life and plays a critical role in global climate regulation. Proper treatment at ETE PLAQUE helps protect downstream ecosystems and communities that rely on these water resources.
Environmental context
ETE PLAQUE discharges into local streams that are part of the Tocantins-Araguaia basin, which flows into the Amazon River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help mitigate pollution impacts on this vital watershed.
Frequently asked questions
ETE PLAQUE is located in Canaã dos Carajás, a city in the state of Pará, Brazil. The plant's address is Rua Canaã, in the northern region of the country.
ETE PLAQUE serves approximately 17,400 people, making it a medium-sized treatment facility for the region.
The treated wastewater from ETE PLAQUE is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Tocantins-Araguaia basin, which ultimately flows into the Amazon River and the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE PLAQUE operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards. State environmental agencies in Pará oversee permitting and compliance.
For a plant serving around 17,400 people, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment to meet effluent standards. This often involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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