Overview
ETE Conceição do Mato Dentro is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving 7,235 people in Conceição do Mato Dentro, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It discharges 950.40 cubic meters of treated effluent daily.
ETE Conceição do Mato Dentro is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Conceição do Mato Dentro, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,235 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized facility within the region's sanitation infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids. This level of treatment is appropriate for the community size and aligns with Brazilian regulatory standards for wastewater treatment. The plant discharges a daily volume of 950.40 cubic meters of treated effluent. The treated effluent is released into local water bodies that drain into the Rio Doce basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local waterways that are part of the Rio Doce basin, which flows through Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for communities and agriculture. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems, including sensitive areas along the river's course.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Conceição do Mato Dentro, a city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, in the southeastern region of the country.
The plant serves approximately 7,235 people, making it a small to medium-sized facility in the region.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Rio Doce basin, which eventually flows to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which uses biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids, meeting Brazilian standards for municipal wastewater.
Brazil's wastewater treatment is governed by national standards such as CONAMA resolutions. Plants of this scale are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment to protect water quality.
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