Overview
ETE ALMENARA is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Almenara, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 30,767 residents under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE ALMENARA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Almenara, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 30,767 people, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Basic Sanitation Plan (PLANSAB). For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant operates under the regulatory oversight of the state environmental agency, which issues operating permits and monitors compliance. The treated effluent from ETE ALMENARA is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Jequitinhonha River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for local water supply and agriculture. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Jequitinhonha River basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and provides water for irrigation and domestic use in the semi-arid region of Minas Gerais. Effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological balance of the river and its downstream estuary.
Frequently asked questions
ETE ALMENARA is located in Almenara, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant is situated in the southeastern region of the country, within the Jequitinhonha River basin.
The plant serves approximately 30,767 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater infrastructure standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Jequitinhonha River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets effluent quality standards, and is regulated by the state environmental agency of Minas Gerais.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is typically required to meet national effluent standards, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds.
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