Overview
ETE AGUAS VERMELHAS is a secondary treatment plant serving Águas Vermelhas, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,954 residents with a discharge volume of 164.16 units.
ETE AGUAS VERMELHAS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Águas Vermelhas, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 4,954 people, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process for removing organic matter and suspended solids. As a small agglomeration, it operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which require adequate treatment to protect water quality. The plant's discharge volume is recorded at 164.16 units, indicating its operational scale. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the broader Rio Doce basin or adjacent systems, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding downstream ecosystems and public health in the semi-arid region of northeastern Minas Gerais.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Rio Pardo or Rio Jequitinhonha watershed, both of which flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The region is characterized by a semi-arid climate with seasonal rainfall, making water quality management critical for sustaining aquatic life and supporting local communities. The downstream environment includes sensitive riparian habitats that rely on consistent water flow and low pollutant loads.
Frequently asked questions
ETE AGUAS VERMELHAS is located in Águas Vermelhas, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant is situated along LMG-618 in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Pedra Azul.
The plant serves approximately 4,954 residents, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Rio Pardo or Rio Jequitinhonha watershed, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting standard requirements for small agglomerations in Brazil.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental laws, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater to protect water resources. Facilities of this scale are typically subject to state-level permitting and monitoring.
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