Overview
ETE VILA DA BARRA I is a secondary treatment plant serving 325 people in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil. It discharges 38.97 cubic meters of treated wastewater, contributing to local water management in the Amazon region.
ETE VILA DA BARRA I is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in northern Brazil. Serving a small population of 325 residents, this facility is part of the municipal infrastructure in a region characterized by the vast Amazon rainforest and the Rio Negro basin. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment for discharges into sensitive water bodies. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet local standards. The treated effluent from ETE VILA DA BARRA I is discharged into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon River. The Amazon basin supports immense biodiversity and is critical for global climate regulation. Proper treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and communities that rely on these waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio Negro watershed, which drains into the Amazon River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The Amazon basin is one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth, hosting countless species of fish, amphibians, and aquatic plants. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological integrity of this globally significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VILA DA BARRA I is located in Manaus, in the state of Amazonas, Brazil. It serves a small community within the city.
The plant serves approximately 325 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility in the Manaus region.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids from wastewater.
Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water quality in receiving bodies.
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