ETE RIO VERDE I - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Rio Verde de Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul

ETE RIO VERDE I is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rio Verde de Mato Grosso, within the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 629 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small urban community. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which mandate secondary treatment for such facilities to reduce organic pollutants and protect water quality. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes biodegradable organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume of 139.10 cubic meters indicates its operational scale. As a municipal facility, it is subject to oversight by state environmental agencies, which issue operating permits and enforce compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent from ETE RIO VERDE I is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraguay River basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, particularly downstream in the Pantanal wetlands. Proper treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into the Paraguay River basin, which flows southward through the Pantanal, one of the world's largest tropical wetlands. This ecosystem supports a rich diversity of fish, birds, and aquatic plants, and is a critical migratory corridor for many species. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain the ecological balance of this sensitive region.