Overview
ETE UFMT is a wastewater treatment plant in Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, Brazil, serving approximately 1,489 people. It operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations.
ETE UFMT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso state in Brazil. The plant serves a small population of around 1,489 people, reflecting its role in a localized area within the city's administrative center. As a small-scale facility, it contributes to the sanitation infrastructure of the region. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by federal regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and the National Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB). It is part of the broader effort to improve water quality in urban areas. The plant discharges into the Cuiabá River basin, which flows through the Pantanal region, one of the world's largest tropical wetlands. The Pantanal is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory species. Proper treatment is essential to protect this downstream ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent likely enters the Cuiabá River, a tributary of the Paraguay River, which flows into the Pantanal wetlands. The Pantanal is a vast floodplain ecosystem that supports high biodiversity, including fish, birds, and mammals. Nutrient loading from untreated or poorly treated wastewater can lead to eutrophication and habitat degradation, making effective treatment critical for preserving this unique environment.
Frequently asked questions
ETE UFMT is located in Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso state, Brazil. Its address is at the Fórum de Cuiabá on Avenida Desembargador Milton Figuieredo Ferreira Mendes in the Centro Político Administrativo district.
ETE UFMT serves approximately 1,489 people, indicating it is a small-scale wastewater treatment plant serving a localized community within Cuiabá.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Cuiabá River basin, which is part of the Paraguay River system that flows into the Pantanal wetlands. The effluent ultimately reaches this ecologically important region.
ETE UFMT operates under Brazil's federal wastewater regulations, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 for effluent standards and the National Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB). These regulations set discharge limits to protect water quality and public health.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, common treatment technologies include septic tanks, anaerobic reactors (e.g., UASB), or facultative lagoons. These systems provide primary or secondary treatment to reduce organic load and pathogens before discharge.
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