Overview
ETE 3 LAGOA FORMOSA is a secondary treatment plant serving Lagoa Formosa, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,191 residents with a discharge volume of 402.55 units.
ETE 3 LAGOA FORMOSA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lagoa Formosa, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,191 people, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. It is situated along BR-354 in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Patos de Minas. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other national regulations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent 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 role in protecting downstream water quality in a region characterized by agricultural activity and seasonal rainfall patterns. Proper treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and preserve aquatic ecosystems in the receiving waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The secondary treatment process reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain water quality in downstream rivers and reservoirs.
Frequently asked questions
ETE 3 LAGOA FORMOSA is located on BR-354 in Lagoa Formosa, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves the local population in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Patos de Minas.
The plant serves approximately 3,191 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which ultimately flows to the Río de la Plata estuary. The plant uses secondary treatment to reduce pollutants before discharge.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required for municipal wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011. This typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions and state-level permits from Minas Gerais. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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