Overview
ETE Riacho Fundo serves the Riacho Fundo region in Distrito Federal, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 29,349 people. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE Riacho Fundo is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Riacho Fundo administrative region of Distrito Federal, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 29,349 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for the region. The plant is situated in the Central-West region of Brazil, an area characterized by the Cerrado biome and a tropical savanna climate. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE Riacho Fundo operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Ministry of Cities and environmental agencies such as the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (IBAMA) and the local environmental authority. For a plant serving this population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. It is expected to comply with CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants in Brazil. The treated effluent from ETE Riacho Fundo is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water resources, particularly the nearby streams and rivers that support the Cerrado's diverse aquatic ecosystems. By treating wastewater, the facility helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintains water quality for downstream communities and ecological habitats.
Environmental context
ETE Riacho Fundo discharges treated effluent into local watercourses within the Paraná River basin, which flows southward through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant's operations are critical for protecting the Cerrado's sensitive aquatic ecosystems, which support diverse fish species and serve as migratory corridors for aquatic fauna. Proper treatment reduces nutrient loading and prevents eutrophication in downstream rivers and reservoirs.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Riacho Fundo is located in the Riacho Fundo administrative region of Distrito Federal, Brazil, near the capital Brasília. The plant serves the local community and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 29,349 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards. It is subject to oversight by environmental agencies at the federal and district levels.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Brazilian discharge standards. This usually involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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