Overview
ETE Recanto das Emas is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 95,000 people in Recanto das Emas, Distrito Federal, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Recanto das Emas is a wastewater treatment plant located in Recanto das Emas, within the Distrito Federal region of Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 95,143 people, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration in the context of Brazilian sanitation infrastructure. Its location in the Central-West region places it in a semi-arid climate zone with distinct wet and dry seasons. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE Recanto das Emas is subject to CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other federal regulations that set effluent discharge standards. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required, and the operator must comply with state-level environmental licensing from the Instituto Brasília Ambiental (IBRAM) or similar authority. The plant's design capacity and treatment process details are not publicly available in this record. The treated effluent from ETE Recanto das Emas is likely discharged into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local agriculture and water supply. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and maintain water quality in this sensitive savanna (Cerrado) biome.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge likely enters a 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 the Cerrado biome, a biodiversity hotspot with high endemism. Downstream ecosystems include wetlands and gallery forests that rely on consistent water quality. Effective treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects aquatic habitats in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Recanto das Emas is located in Recanto das Emas, Distrito Federal, Brazil, in the Central-West region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 95,143 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows to the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, and must comply with state-level environmental licensing from the Instituto Brasília Ambiental (IBRAM).
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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