Overview
ETE Bananeiras is a wastewater treatment plant serving Conselheiro Lafaiete, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It treats wastewater for approximately 46,756 people in the Sudeste region.
ETE Bananeiras is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Conselheiro Lafaiete, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 46,756 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. It is situated in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Conselheiro Lafaiete, within the broader Região Geográfica Intermediária de Juiz de Fora. Brazil's wastewater treatment regulations are governed by federal laws such as the National Environmental Policy (Lei 6.938/1981) and the National Sanitation Law (Lei 11.445/2007), with oversight by state environmental agencies. For medium-sized agglomerations like Conselheiro Lafaiete, secondary treatment is typically required to reduce organic load and protect water quality. It operates under the regulatory framework of Minas Gerais. The treated effluent from ETE Bananeiras is discharged into local water bodies that 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. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rio das Velhas basin, which flows into the São Francisco River, a major river system in eastern Brazil. The São Francisco River supports a wide range of aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and is vital for regional water supply. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Bananeiras is located in Conselheiro Lafaiete, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Its address is Avenida José Jorge Mafuz, Cidade Satélite, in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Conselheiro Lafaiete.
The plant serves approximately 46,756 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian wastewater standards.
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 operates under Brazil's National Environmental Policy and National Sanitation Law, with oversight from the Minas Gerais state environmental agency. Medium-sized plants like this typically require secondary treatment to meet water quality standards.
The São Francisco River is a major Brazilian waterway that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including endemic fish species, and provides water for millions of people. Proper treatment at ETE Bananeiras helps protect this vital river system.
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