Overview
ETE VIVER MELHOR serves Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, treating wastewater for approximately 51,000 people. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations for water quality.
ETE VIVER MELHOR is a wastewater treatment plant located in Manaus, the capital of Amazonas state in northern Brazil. Situated in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the plant serves a population of around 51,000 residents, contributing to the city's sanitation infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment facilities are regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and the Ministry of Cities, with standards aligned to the country's water quality goals. For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge into receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent ultimately flows into the Amazon River basin, one of the world's largest and most biodiverse freshwater systems. Protecting this watershed is critical for maintaining aquatic ecosystems and the livelihoods of communities that depend on the river.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Amazon River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. This region supports an immense diversity of fish, amphibians, and aquatic plants, and the river system is a vital migratory corridor for species such as the Amazon river dolphin. Maintaining water quality is essential to preserve this unique ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
ETE VIVER MELHOR is located in Manaus, the capital city of Amazonas state in northern Brazil, within the Amazon rainforest region.
The plant serves approximately 51,000 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration in the Brazilian context.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Amazon River basin and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA resolutions and the National Water Resources Policy, which set effluent standards and water quality targets for wastewater treatment facilities.
For a plant of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet Brazilian effluent standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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