ETE Aimorés Wastewater Treatment Plant, Aimorés, Minas Gerais, Brazil

ETE Aimorés is a wastewater treatment plant located in the city of Aimorés, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 11,964 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a facility in Brazil, the plant operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is typically required to meet discharge standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent from ETE Aimorés is discharged into the Rio Doce basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean. The Rio Doce watershed is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for communities and industries. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.

ETE Aimorés discharges into the Rio Doce basin, a major watershed in southeastern Brazil that drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Rio Doce is ecologically important, supporting fish populations and riparian habitats. The plant's operation helps mitigate pollution impacts on this river system, which has faced environmental challenges from industrial activities and land use changes.