Overview
ETE Cachoeira Dourada MG is a secondary treatment plant serving 2,334 people in Cachoeira Dourada, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It discharges 179.63 cubic meters of treated wastewater, operating under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Cachoeira Dourada MG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cachoeira Dourada, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 2,334 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant employs secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment meets the standards set by Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) for inland water bodies. The treated effluent is released into local waterways that drain into the Paranaíba River basin, part of the larger Paraná River system. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and water supply. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Paranaíba River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species important for local fisheries. The region's tropical climate and agricultural activity make effective wastewater treatment critical to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in downstream rivers and reservoirs.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Avenida Treze in Cachoeira Dourada, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves the local population of 2,334 residents.
The plant operates with secondary treatment, using biological processes to treat wastewater. It discharges approximately 179.63 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Paranaíba River basin, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary.
The plant operates under Brazil's National Environment Council (CONAMA) resolutions, which set standards for wastewater treatment and discharge. Secondary treatment is required for inland water bodies to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is standard. This typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or stabilization ponds to reduce organic matter and pathogens before discharge.
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