ETE V VARGAS Wastewater Treatment Plant, Amambai, Mato Grosso do Sul

ETE V VARGAS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Amambai, a municipality in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,255 residents, providing secondary treatment to municipal wastewater. It operates as part of the region's sanitation infrastructure, contributing to public health and environmental protection. The plant employs secondary treatment processes, which typically involve biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. With a discharge volume of 476.06 cubic meters, the facility meets the treatment standards expected for small agglomerations in Brazil. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, set effluent quality standards for wastewater treatment plants, ensuring that treated water meets minimum requirements before discharge. The treated effluent from ETE V VARGAS is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region's rivers and streams.

The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina before reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and communities. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, safeguarding the ecological health of downstream environments.