ETE Cana Verde 1 - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cana Verde, Minas Gerais

ETE Cana Verde 1 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Cana Verde, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,984 residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility. It is situated near the Rio Grande, part of the broader Paraná River basin. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Brazilian regulations (CONAMA 430/2011) for most inland discharges. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The plant reports a discharge volume of 19.05 m³/day, indicating a modest operational scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately flow into the Rio Grande and then the Paraná River system. This region is part of the Atlantic Forest biome, which supports diverse aquatic life. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in a watershed that supplies irrigation and drinking water to communities in Minas Gerais and beyond.

The plant discharges into the Rio Grande basin, which flows into the Paraná River and eventually to the Río de la Plata estuary. The surrounding Atlantic Forest region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic species and providing important ecosystem services. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream reservoirs and rivers.