Overview
ETE Cidade Jardim is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 13,051 people.
ETE Cidade Jardim is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Quadrante Nordeste area of Pouso Alegre, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of about 13,051 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a Brazilian wastewater facility, ETE Cidade Jardim operates under the national regulatory framework established by the National Environmental Council (CONAMA) and state environmental agencies. For agglomerations of this scale, secondary treatment is typically required to meet effluent standards before discharge into receiving water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Rio Grande basin, which flows into the Paraná River system and ultimately reaches the Río de la Plata estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agricultural and urban uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams within the Rio Grande basin, a major tributary of the Paraná River system. The Paraná flows into the Río de la Plata estuary, which is an ecologically important area supporting fish spawning and migratory bird habitats. The watershed is subject to pressures from agriculture and urban development, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
ETE Cidade Jardim is located in the Quadrante Nordeste area of Pouso Alegre, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.
The plant serves approximately 13,051 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Rio Grande basin, which flows into the Paraná River system.
The plant operates under Brazilian environmental regulations set by CONAMA and state agencies, which typically require secondary treatment for facilities of this scale.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is standard to meet effluent quality standards and protect receiving water bodies.
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