Overview
ETE Renato Souza Pinto II is a secondary treatment plant in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, serving 796 people and discharging 95.48 m³/day of treated wastewater.
ETE Renato Souza Pinto II is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in northern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 796 residents, reflecting its role in a localized community within the broader urban area of Manaus. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage that removes organic matter and suspended solids. In Brazil, wastewater treatment is regulated by federal and state environmental agencies, with CONAMA resolutions setting discharge standards. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet effluent quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Amazon River basin, one of the world's largest and most biodiverse freshwater systems. The Amazon River carries the outflow to the Atlantic Ocean, making the plant's performance important for downstream aquatic ecosystems and the overall health of the Amazon watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Amazon River basin, which flows through the largest tropical rainforest on Earth and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports immense biodiversity, including thousands of fish species and aquatic mammals. Proper wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could harm sensitive floodplain ecosystems and the river's ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, in the northern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 796 people, making it a small-scale facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Amazon River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required for small communities in Brazil.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by CONAMA resolutions and state environmental agencies. Small plants like this typically require secondary treatment to meet effluent standards for organic matter and solids.
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