Overview
ETE Bairro Recanto da Serra is a secondary treatment plant in Jesuânia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, serving 396 people with a discharge volume of 55.84 units.
ETE Bairro Recanto da Serra is a wastewater treatment plant located in Jesuânia, within the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves a small population of 396 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small-town setting. The plant is situated in the Região Geográfica Imediata de São Lourenço, part of the broader Região Geográfica Intermediária de Pouso Alegre. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard level for smaller communities in Brazil. Under Brazilian regulations, wastewater treatment plants are required to meet effluent standards set by CONAMA (Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente). For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to reduce organic pollutants and protect local water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, which ultimately flows into the Rio Grande basin, a tributary of the Paraná River system. This river network supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water supply and agriculture. The plant's operation helps maintain the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that feeds into the Rio Grande, part of the Paraná River basin. This basin drains into the Río de la Plata estuary, supporting a rich ecosystem including migratory fish species. The region's watershed is sensitive to nutrient loading, and the plant's secondary treatment helps mitigate eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jesuânia, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, within the Região Geográfica Imediata de São Lourenço.
The plant serves approximately 396 residents, indicating a small-scale community wastewater system.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body that flows into the Rio Grande, part of the Paraná River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard requirement for small communities under Brazilian environmental regulations.
The plant operates under CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent quality standards. For small plants like this, secondary treatment is typically sufficient to meet these standards.
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