Overview
ETE Rubiataba is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Rubiataba, Goiás, Brazil. It supports a population of approximately 16,115 and discharges into local water bodies.
ETE Rubiataba is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rubiataba, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 16,115 people, making it a medium-sized facility for the region. It is situated in the Centro-Oeste region, an area characterized by tropical climate and agricultural activity. As a Brazilian wastewater treatment plant, ETE Rubiataba operates under the national regulatory framework established by the Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente (CONAMA) and the Instituto Brasileiro do Meio Ambiente e dos Recursos Naturais Renováveis (IBAMA). For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards. It is expected to comply with local environmental permits. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into a receiving water body that ultimately drains into the Tocantins River basin, a major river system in central Brazil. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment at ETE Rubiataba helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Tocantins River basin, which flows northward into the Atlantic Ocean near the Amazon delta. This basin supports a variety of fish species and is used for irrigation and drinking water. The region's tropical climate and agricultural land use make effective wastewater treatment crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Rubiataba is located in Rubiataba, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves the urban area of Rubiataba and is situated in the Centro-Oeste region.
ETE Rubiataba serves approximately 16,115 people, classifying it as a medium-sized wastewater treatment plant for the region.
The treated effluent from ETE Rubiataba is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Tocantins River basin. The plant's discharge is regulated under Brazilian environmental standards.
By treating wastewater, ETE Rubiataba helps protect the water quality of the Tocantins River basin, which includes tributaries near Rubiataba. This basin is important for regional water supply and aquatic ecosystems.
ETE Rubiataba operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and IBAMA oversight. For a plant serving around 16,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards and protect receiving water bodies.
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