ETE CLAUDIO Wastewater Treatment Plant - Cláudio, Minas Gerais, Brazil

ETE CLAUDIO is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Parque Industrial Paulino Prado area of Cláudio, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of around 21,148 residents, placing it in the medium-sized agglomeration category for Brazilian wastewater infrastructure. As a facility in Brazil, ETE CLAUDIO is subject to the country's environmental legislation, including CONAMA Resolution 430/2011, which sets discharge standards for treated effluent. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that drain into the Rio Grande basin, part of the broader Paraná River system. This watershed supports agricultural activities and provides water for downstream communities. Proper treatment at ETE CLAUDIO helps protect water quality in the region's rivers and contributes to the ecological health of the Paraná River basin.

ETE CLAUDIO discharges into local streams that flow into the Rio Grande, a major tributary of the Paraná River system. The Paraná River basin is one of South America's most important hydrological systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban use. The plant's location in Minas Gerais places it in a region with seasonal rainfall patterns, where maintaining effluent quality is crucial to prevent nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.