Overview
ETE Caetes Barbacena is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 22,580 people in Barbacena, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It operates under Brazil's national water quality regulations.
ETE Caetes Barbacena is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Barbacena, within the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 22,580 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. Brazil's wastewater treatment standards are governed by CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Water Resources Policy (Law 9.433/1997). For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent quality standards before discharge. It operates within the regulatory framework that mandates appropriate treatment for the protection of water resources. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Paraíba do Sul River basin, a major river system in southeastern Brazil. This basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for multiple municipalities downstream. Proper treatment at ETE Caetes helps protect water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Paraíba do Sul River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Campos dos Goytacazes. The basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing water for agriculture and urban centers. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the health of downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Caetes Barbacena is located in Barbacena, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The full address is João Paulo II, Barbacena, Região Geográfica Imediata de Barbacena, Região Geográfica Intermediária de Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Região Sudeste, 36201-546.
The plant serves approximately 22,580 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration in the Brazilian wastewater treatment context.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Paraíba do Sul River basin, which ultimately flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant helps protect the water quality of the Paraíba do Sul River basin, a major river system in southeastern Brazil that supports aquatic life and provides water for downstream communities.
The plant operates under Brazil's CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and the National Water Resources Policy, which set effluent standards and require appropriate treatment to protect water resources. For plants serving around 22,580 people, secondary treatment is typically expected.
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