Overview
ETE SAPO I is a wastewater treatment plant serving Rio Verde, Goiás, Brazil. It supports a population of approximately 89,502 and operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE SAPO I is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rio Verde, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. The plant serves an estimated population of 89,502, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Its location in the interior of Brazil, far from the coast, influences its discharge and environmental management strategies. As a facility in Brazil, ETE SAPO I is subject to the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997). For plants serving populations over 50,000, Brazilian regulations typically require secondary treatment or higher to protect water quality in receiving bodies. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate standards are met. The treated effluent from ETE SAPO I is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting water quality for communities and agriculture in the region.
Environmental context
ETE SAPO I discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through central Brazil and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply. The plant's operations help mitigate nutrient and pollutant loads, preserving water quality in this ecologically sensitive basin.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SAPO I is located in Rio Verde, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. Its address is Avenida Lauro Martins, Rio Verde, Região Geográfica Imediata de Rio Verde, Goiás.
ETE SAPO I serves approximately 89,502 people, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category for wastewater treatment in Brazil.
The treated effluent from ETE SAPO I is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows to the Río de la Plata estuary.
ETE SAPO I helps protect water quality in the Paraná River basin, a major river system in South America that supports diverse ecosystems and human uses.
ETE SAPO I operates under Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy. For plants serving over 50,000 people, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards.
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