Overview
ETE Tropical Ville is a secondary treatment plant in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil, serving a small population of 124. It discharges 86.40 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
ETE Tropical Ville is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Ribeirão da Ponte area of Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil. The plant serves a small population of 124 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is appropriate for its scale. As part of Brazil's municipal wastewater infrastructure, it contributes to local sanitation and environmental protection. The plant discharges an average of 86.40 m³/day of treated effluent. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Under Brazilian regulations, plants of this size are expected to meet national effluent standards set by CONAMA resolutions. The treated wastewater from ETE Tropical Ville enters the Ribeirão da Ponte stream, which flows into the Cuiabá River, a major tributary of the Paraguay River basin. This basin is part of the Pantanal, one of the world's largest tropical wetlands, supporting rich biodiversity. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into Ribeirão da Ponte, which flows into the Cuiabá River, a key tributary of the Paraguay River. This river system drains into the Pantanal, a vast floodplain ecosystem known for its seasonal flooding and diverse wildlife. The Pantanal is a critical habitat for species such as jaguars, capybaras, and numerous bird species. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological balance of this unique wetland.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Tropical Ville is located on Avenida Antártica in the Ribeirão da Ponte neighborhood of Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil.
The plant serves a small population of 124 people in the local area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into Ribeirão da Ponte, which flows into the Cuiabá River and eventually into the Paraguay River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids.
Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 sets effluent discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. Plants of this scale are required to meet these standards to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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