Overview
ETE SEAC LADARIO is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Ladário, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. It treats wastewater for a population of 2,624 and discharges 487.30 cubic meters daily.
ETE SEAC LADARIO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ladário, a city in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,624 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's discharge volume of 487.30 cubic meters per day aligns with the scale of the population served. In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated under federal environmental laws and overseen by state environmental agencies, with secondary treatment being the minimum requirement for urban wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Paraguay River basin, which flows through the Pantanal, one of the world's largest tropical wetlands. The plant plays a key role in preserving water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, supporting aquatic biodiversity and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraguay River basin, which drains into the Pantanal, a vast floodplain ecosystem. The Pantanal supports diverse aquatic life, including fish, caimans, and migratory birds, and is crucial for regional water regulation. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE SEAC LADARIO is located in Ladário, a city in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The plant's address is Rua Emília Alves de Arruda, in the Corumbá region.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,624 people, making it a small-scale facility focused on local municipal wastewater treatment.
The plant uses secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level for urban wastewater in Brazil.
The plant discharges into the Paraguay River basin, which flows into the Pantanal, a globally important wetland. By treating wastewater, the plant helps protect this sensitive ecosystem from pollution.
In Brazil, wastewater treatment plants are regulated by federal environmental laws (e.g., CONAMA resolutions) and state agencies. Secondary treatment is typically required for urban areas to meet water quality standards.
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