Overview
ETE Vila Universitaria is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,492 people in Araxá, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It discharges 345.60 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
ETE Vila Universitaria is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Araxá, within the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,492 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by Brazilian environmental regulations (CONAMA resolutions) for inland communities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's daily discharge volume is 345.60 cubic meters, reflecting its small service area. 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 surrounding region is part of the Cerrado biome, a biodiverse savanna ecosystem. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and supports aquatic life in the receiving streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local tributaries of the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil into the Río de la Plata. The Cerrado biome surrounding Araxá is a critical watershed for the region, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing water for agriculture and human use. Effective secondary treatment reduces nutrient and organic loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain ecological balance in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Vila Universitaria is located in Araxá, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Its address is on Amazonas street in the Vila Universitaria area.
The plant serves a population of 2,492 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies within the Paraná River basin, which flows through southeastern Brazil and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations (CONAMA) for communities of this size. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
Brazil's National Environmental Council (CONAMA) sets discharge standards for wastewater treatment plants. For small agglomerations like Araxá, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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