Overview
ETE Valparaíso de Goiás Etapa B serves approximately 50,569 people in Valparaíso de Goiás, Goiás, Brazil. The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, contributing to the sanitation infrastructure of the Federal District surroun
ETE Valparaíso de Goiás Etapa B is a wastewater treatment plant located in Valparaíso de Goiás, a city in the state of Goiás, Brazil. Situated in the Região Integrada de Desenvolvimento do Distrito Federal e Entorno, the plant serves a population of around 50,569, making it a medium-sized agglomeration within the region's sanitation network. Under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, treatment plants of this scale are expected to provide at least secondary treatment to protect water quality. It operates as part of the broader municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Paraná River basin, eventually reaching the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and urban use downstream. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Paraná River basin, which drains into the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing water for agriculture and urban consumption. Downstream environments include wetlands and floodplains that rely on good water quality for ecosystem health. Effective wastewater treatment helps prevent eutrophication and protects biodiversity in this important South American basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Valparaíso de Goiás, in the state of Goiás, Brazil, within the Região Integrada de Desenvolvimento do Distrito Federal e Entorno.
The plant serves approximately 50,569 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Paraná River basin, eventually flowing to the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's national wastewater regulations, which mandate treatment standards to protect water quality. Plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard, often using activated sludge or similar biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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