Overview
ETE Tangará da Serra is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Tangará da Serra, Mato Grosso, Brazil, serving approximately 12,332 people. It operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations for wastewater management.
ETE Tangará da Serra is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tangará da Serra, in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 12,332 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration in the context of Brazilian sanitation infrastructure. It is situated in the Centro-Oeste region, an area characterized by tropical climate and significant agricultural activity. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by federal regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and the National Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB). For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and pathogens before discharge. It is expected to meet the regulatory standards set for municipal wastewater in the region. The plant discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Paraguay River basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment at ETE Tangará da Serra helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the Cerrado biome.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are tributaries of the Paraguay River, which forms part of the Pantanal wetlands, one of the world's largest freshwater ecosystems. This watershed supports high biodiversity, including fish, birds, and aquatic plants. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological health of this sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Tangará da Serra is located in Tangará da Serra, Mato Grosso, Brazil, in the Centro-Oeste region. The address is Rua Ararço, Jardim Balneário II.
The plant serves approximately 12,332 residents, making it a small to medium-sized municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraguay River basin, which flows into the Pantanal region.
The plant operates under Brazilian federal regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and the National Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB), which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge.
For plants of this scale in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic matter and pathogens, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
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