Overview
ETE TIMBIRAS is a wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 70,408 people in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE TIMBIRAS is a wastewater treatment facility located in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in northern Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 70,408 residents, positioning it as a medium-scale treatment facility within the urban infrastructure of Manaus. Brazil's wastewater treatment sector is governed by the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9. 433/1997) and CONAMA resolutions, which set discharge standards for pollutants. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Amazon River basin, one of the world's largest and most ecologically significant river systems. The Amazon region's aquatic ecosystems support immense biodiversity, including fish species and aquatic plants, making proper wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Amazon River basin, the largest drainage basin globally, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The local watershed includes numerous tributaries of the Amazon River, supporting diverse aquatic life such as river dolphins, manatees, and thousands of fish species. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and contamination that could harm these sensitive ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE TIMBIRAS is located in Manaus, the capital city of Amazonas state in northern Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 70,408 people in the Manaus area.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into local waterways that drain into the Amazon River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Water Resources Policy (Law 9. 433/1997) and CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent discharge standards for pollutants.
For medium-scale agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet organic matter and pathogen removal standards, often using activated sludge or similar processes.
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