Overview
ETE BAIRRO JOAO JOAO ALVES is a secondary treatment plant serving Queluzito, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It treats wastewater for a population of 880, discharging 168.96 cubic meters daily.
ETE BAIRRO JOAO JOAO ALVES is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Bairro das Hortênsias area of Queluzito, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a small community of approximately 880 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this inland town in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Conselheiro Lafaiete. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment process required under Brazilian regulations for communities of this size. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring the effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The plant operates with a daily discharge volume of 168.96 cubic meters, consistent with the small population served. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Rio das Velhas basin, a major tributary of the São Francisco River. The São Francisco River is one of Brazil's most important waterways, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture, industry, and human consumption. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rio das Velhas, a key tributary of the São Francisco River. The São Francisco basin supports a rich diversity of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for aquatic life. The region's tropical climate and seasonal rainfall patterns influence flow regimes, making consistent wastewater treatment critical to maintaining water quality and preventing eutrophication in downstream reservoirs.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bairro das Hortênsias, Queluzito, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves the local community within the Região Geográfica Imediata de Conselheiro Lafaiete.
The plant serves a population of approximately 880 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 das Velhas basin, which ultimately flows into the São Francisco River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian regulatory standards for small communities.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is regulated by the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. Plants serving small populations like this one are required to meet secondary treatment standards to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
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