ETE Bueno Brandão ETE PRINCIPAL05 - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Bueno Brandão, Minas Gerais

ETE Bueno Brandão ETE PRINCIPAL05 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bueno Brandão, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,319 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. The plant employs secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for urban wastewater in Brazil under CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and other national regulations. This level of treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rio Grande basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agricultural and urban uses downstream. The plant's operation helps protect local water quality and contributes to the health of the broader watershed.

The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River system. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply. The area is characterized by mountainous terrain and seasonal rainfall, which can influence runoff and water quality. Protecting downstream environments from nutrient pollution and pathogens is critical for maintaining ecological balance and human uses.