Overview
ETE POSSE serves the city of Posse in Goiás, Brazil, with a population of approximately 23,888. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE POSSE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Posse, a municipality in the state of Goiás, Brazil. It serves a population of about 23,888 people, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category. The plant is situated inland, far from the coast, and discharges into local water bodies. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by federal regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality requirements. The plant's design capacity and discharge volume are not publicly reported. The treated effluent from ETE POSSE likely flows into the Paranã River basin, part of the larger Tocantins-Araguaia system, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply.
Environmental context
ETE POSSE discharges into the Paranã River basin, a tributary of the Tocantins River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Amazon River delta. The region's Cerrado biome is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse flora and fauna. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE POSSE is located in Posse, a municipality in the state of Goiás, Brazil, in the Central-West region of the country.
ETE POSSE serves approximately 23,888 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent from ETE POSSE is discharged into the Paranã River basin, which is part of the Tocantins-Araguaia system, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
ETE POSSE operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to meet effluent quality standards.
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