ETE Claro dos Poções Sede - Secondary Wastewater Treatment Plant in Claro dos Poções, Minas Gerais

ETE Claro dos Poções Sede is a wastewater treatment facility located in Claro dos Poções, a municipality in the northern region of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of 1,374 residents, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility within the state's sanitation infrastructure. It is situated in the Região Geográfica Imediata de Montes Claros, an area characterized by semi-arid climate and Cerrado biome. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. For small agglomerations in Brazil, secondary treatment is the standard requirement under national regulations (CONAMA Resolution 430/2011 and state-level norms). The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the São Francisco River basin, one of Brazil's most important river systems. The São Francisco River flows northward through the semi-arid Sertão region before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in a region where water resources are critical for agriculture, livestock, and human consumption.

The plant discharges into local streams that are tributaries of the São Francisco River, a major watercourse flowing through Minas Gerais and northeastern Brazil. The São Francisco basin supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and provides water for irrigation and drinking supply in a semi-arid region. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local communities.