Overview
ETE TASSO FRAGOSO is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Tasso Fragoso, Maranhão, Brazil, serving approximately 518 people. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE TASSO FRAGOSO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Tasso Fragoso, within the state of Maranhão in northeastern Brazil. The plant serves a small population of around 518 residents, reflecting the rural character of the region. Its location in the interior of Maranhão places it within the Cerrado biome, a vast tropical savanna ecoregion. Brazil's wastewater treatment framework is governed by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and the Ministry of Cities, with standards set by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 for effluent discharge. Its scale aligns with a small community system. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Parnaíba River basin, which flows northward into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's seasonal rainfall patterns and Cerrado vegetation influence the local hydrology. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream water quality and the ecological integrity of the Parnaíba basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important resource for local communities.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Parnaíba River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Parnaíba Delta. The region's Cerrado ecosystem is characterized by seasonal wetlands and gallery forests that provide critical habitat for fish and migratory birds. Effluent discharge must meet CONAMA standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the basin's ecological functions, including water supply for downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
ETE TASSO FRAGOSO is located in the municipality of Tasso Fragoso, in the state of Maranhão, northeastern Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 518 people, indicating a small community wastewater system.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse within the Parnaíba River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, primarily CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants.
For small populations in rural Brazil, common treatment technologies include anaerobic ponds, facultative ponds, or compact septic tank systems, designed to meet CONAMA discharge standards.
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