Overview
ETE Cana Verde 2 is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,984 people in Cana Verde, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It discharges 19.05 thousand cubic meters of treated wastewater annually.
ETE Cana Verde 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Areião area of Cana Verde, within the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,984 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Brazilian wastewater management frameworks. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under Brazil's national environmental regulations for urban wastewater. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent from ETE Cana Verde 2 likely drains into local watercourses within the Rio Grande basin, which flows into the Paraná River system and eventually reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This downstream pathway supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 10 km of the Atlantic coast, indicating that its treated effluent likely reaches coastal waters via local rivers and streams. The area drains into the Rio Grande basin, part of the larger Paraná River system, which flows into the Río de la Plata estuary. This coastal and estuarine environment supports diverse marine and brackish-water ecosystems, including mangroves and fish nurseries. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream aquatic life.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Cana Verde 2 is located in the Areião area of Cana Verde, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves the local municipality.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,984 people, classifying it as a small-scale wastewater treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Rio Grande basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic coast. The discharge volume is 19.05 thousand cubic meters per year.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater. This typically involves biological processes to reduce organic pollutants.
The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions, which mandate secondary treatment for urban wastewater. As a small agglomeration, it must comply with effluent quality standards to protect receiving water bodies.
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