Overview
ETE Samambaia Brasilia serves 218,700 people in Sol Nascente/Pôr do Sol, Distrito Federal, Brazil. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations for large urban agglomerations.
ETE Samambaia Brasilia is a major wastewater treatment facility serving the Sol Nascente/Pôr do Sol region in the Distrito Federal, Brazil. With a population served of 218,700, it falls into the category of large urban agglomerations requiring advanced treatment under Brazilian environmental standards. Facilities of this scale in Brazil are typically subject to federal regulations under CONAMA resolutions and state-level environmental licensing. These regulations mandate secondary treatment at minimum, with tertiary treatment often required for discharge into sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent from ETE Samambaia Brasilia ultimately drains into the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting local water resources and downstream ecosystems in the Cerrado biome, a region of high biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through central Brazil and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. The Cerrado biome surrounding the plant is a critical watershed for numerous rivers and supports diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Samambaia Brasilia is located in Sol Nascente/Pôr do Sol, in the Distrito Federal, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 218,700 people, classifying it as a large urban agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Paraná River basin, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, and state-level environmental licensing from the Distrito Federal.
For large agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often required for sensitive receiving waters.
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