Overview
ETE CARLOS CHAGAS SEDE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Carlos Chagas, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It treats wastewater from approximately 10,928 people with a discharge volume of 902.88.
ETE CARLOS CHAGAS SEDE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Carlos Chagas, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,928 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Brazilian regulatory frameworks. It operates in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Teófilo Otoni, within the Southeast region of Brazil. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required for urban wastewater in Brazil under the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) resolutions. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Brazilian regulations for plants of this scale mandate compliance with effluent standards to protect receiving water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into a local water body, likely a river or stream within the Mucuri River basin, which flows eastward to the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems in the region. Its operation supports public health and environmental sustainability in the municipality of Carlos Chagas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse, likely part of the Mucuri River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local biodiversity. The secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
ETE CARLOS CHAGAS SEDE is located in Carlos Chagas, a municipality in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. It serves the urban area of the city.
The plant serves approximately 10,928 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized wastewater treatment facility in Brazil.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local water body, likely a river or stream within the Mucuri River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Brazilian regulations for urban wastewater. This involves biological processes to reduce organic pollutants.
The plant operates under CONAMA resolutions, which set effluent standards for wastewater treatment. For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect water quality.
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