Overview
ETE Santa Maria Brasilia is a wastewater treatment plant serving Gama, Distrito Federal, Brazil. It serves a population of approximately 27,522 and operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Santa Maria Brasilia is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gama, Distrito Federal, Brazil, serving a population of around 27,522. The plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region, which includes the capital Brasilia and its surrounding areas. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it is subject to Brazil's national environmental standards, which require appropriate treatment to protect water quality. The plant's operation is expected to comply with federal and state regulations for wastewater discharge. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local water bodies that are part of the Parana River basin, ultimately draining into the Rio de la Plata estuary. The region's water resources support diverse aquatic life and are important for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Cerrado biome, a savanna region with seasonal rainfall. Its treated effluent likely flows into tributaries of the Parana River, which drains into the Rio de la Plata estuary. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is important for regional water supply. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Santa Maria Brasilia is located in Gama, Distrito Federal, Brazil, near the capital Brasilia.
The plant serves approximately 27,522 people in the Gama region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Parana River basin, eventually reaching the Rio de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality limits and treatment requirements.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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