ETE BRASILIA DE MINAS Wastewater Treatment Plant, Brasília de Minas, Minas Gerais

ETE BRASILIA DE MINAS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Brasília de Minas, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The facility serves a population of approximately 18,791 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. As a plant in Brazil, it operates under the jurisdiction of the National Environment Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies, which set discharge standards and treatment requirements. For a community of this size, secondary treatment is typically expected to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and human consumption, making effective treatment essential for protecting water quality and public health.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the São Francisco River basin, a major watershed in eastern Brazil. The São Francisco River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including migratory fish species, and provides water for irrigation and drinking water for millions of people. Protecting this basin from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for maintaining ecological balance and downstream water quality.