Overview
ETE Santo Antônio do Descoberto serves approximately 34,810 people in Santo Antônio do Descoberto, Goiás, Brazil. The plant is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure, discharging into local water bodies.
ETE Santo Antônio do Descoberto is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Jardim de Alá neighborhood of Santo Antônio do Descoberto, Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 34,810 residents, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater systems. It operates within the Região Integrada de Desenvolvimento do Distrito Federal e Entorno, a region that includes the Federal District and surrounding municipalities. Brazil's wastewater treatment regulations are governed by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards. It is expected to comply with applicable environmental permits issued by the Goiás state environmental authority. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Paraná River basin, ultimately reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and public health in this rapidly urbanizing area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Paraná River basin, part of the larger Río de la Plata drainage system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is critical for water supply in central Brazil. The region's Cerrado biome is ecologically sensitive, with seasonal rainfall patterns influencing water quality. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Jardim de Alá neighborhood of Santo Antônio do Descoberto, in the state of Goiás, Brazil. It serves the municipality within the Região Integrada de Desenvolvimento do Distrito Federal e Entorno.
The plant serves approximately 34,810 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. The discharge is regulated by state environmental permits.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from Goiás. For its population size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards.
Plants of this scale in Brazil commonly employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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